July 17, 2026
URL: https://www.ro-tel.com/recipes/sides-appetizers/fried-jambalaya-balls-8835
- Prep time 60 minutes
- Total time 120 minutes
- Servings 18
Ingredients
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1 pound Odom's Tennessee Pride® Mild Country Sausage
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Hot Diced Tomatoes with Habaneros, undrained
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2 cups water
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1 pkg (8 oz each) Jambalaya rice dinner mix
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4 ounces cream cheese
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1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
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2 eggs
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2 tablespoons water
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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4 cups vegetable oil
Nutrition Information
217 calories, 17g carbs
Directions
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Step one
Cook sausage and red pepper flakes in large saucepan over medium-high heat until browned and crumbled, about 8 minutes; drain. Stir in undrained tomatoes, 2 cups water, rice mix and Cajun seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 25 minutes.
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Step two
Stir in cream cheese. Pour into 9x13-inch baking dish. Refrigerate until cool enough to handle, about 1 hour.
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Step three
Place panko bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Whisk together eggs and 2 tablespoons water in a second shallow dish. Place flour in third shallow dish.
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Step four
Use a table knife to make cuts and divide sausage mixture into 18 portions. Roll each portion into a football shape. Coat each ball in flour followed by egg and panko breadcrumbs. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
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Step five
Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat to 350°F. Fry until golden brown, about 8 minutes, turning occasionally.