Boudin King Cake Recipe
Boudin King Cake Recipe is a savory twist on the traditional Mardi Gras dessert. It features Cajun boudin sausage wrapped in crescent roll dough, baked until golden, and topped with pepper jelly, cheese, and green onions. This unique dish combines rich, spicy flavors with a hint of sweetness, making it a festive favorite for parties and gatherings.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Mixing bowl
- Pastry brush
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce package pepper jack cheese, cut into planks
- ½ cup red pepper jelly e.g., Tabasco brand
- 2 8-ounce cans Pillsbury Crescent dough sheets or French bread dough
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 large egg beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 pound boudin links casing removed, crumbled
- ½ cup crumbled cooked bacon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- ½ cup diced green onion tops
- Kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Remove casings from boudin links and crumble the sausage into a mixing bowl. Add crumbled bacon, chopped parsley, diced green onions, and Cajun seasoning. Mix well. Season with kosher salt to taste.
- Unroll the crescent dough sheets onto a flat surface. If using French bread dough, roll it into a rectangular shape about ¼ inch thick. Spread the red pepper jelly evenly over the dough sheet.
- Place pepper jack cheese planks in a row down the center of the dough. Spoon the boudin mixture evenly over the cheese.
- Carefully roll the dough over the filling, creating a log shape. Pinch the edges to seal, then form the log into a ring on the prepared baking sheet. Make sure the seam side is down.
- Mix the beaten egg with 1 tablespoon water to create an egg wash. Brush the entire ring with the egg wash to give it a golden crust when baked.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Let the king cake cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with additional chopped parsley or green onions if desired.