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Boudin King Cake
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Boudin King Cake

45 minServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • crescent roll dough (refrigerated, in a circle)Fresh2 pieces
  • boudin (casings removed, rice mashed)Meat1 piece
  • Cajun seasoning (to taste)Spices5 g
  • pepper Jack cheese (sliced)Dairy6 pieces
  • egg (beaten, for egg wash)Dairy1 piece
  • pepper jellyPantry120 g
  • bacon bits (cooked)Meat60 g
  • green onions (sliced, for garnish)Produce3 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

179kcal

Carbs
18 g
Proteins
5 g
Fat
10 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Oven
  • Baking tray
  • Pastry brush
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the boudin

    • Remove the boudin from its casings.
    • Mash the rice and meat together with your hands or a spoon.
    • Season to taste with Cajun seasoning.
    Step 1
  2. Shape the dough

    • Arrange the crescent roll dough in a circle on a baking tray.
    • Cut out the middle circle using a Mason jar lid.
    Step 2
  3. Fill the king cake

    • Arrange the boudin around the circle, leaving a small lip on the inside.
    • Top with the pepper Jack cheese slices.
    Step 3
  4. Seal and brush

    • Fold the dough over the filling and seal well.
    • Brush the beaten egg over the top.
    Step 4
  5. Bake

    • Bake at 190 °C until golden.
    Step 5
  6. Garnish and serve

    • Top the warm cake with pepper jelly.
    • Sprinkle with bacon bits and sliced green onions.
    Step 6