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Hot Cheetos Boudin Balls Recipe

Hot Cheetos Boudin Balls Recipe

We’ve made all kinds of boudin balls over the years, and let me tell you-this Hot Cheetos version is somethin’ special. We’ve tested and tasted till we got it just right, so you can count on us to walk you through every single step with confidence.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Starter
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pack boudin sausage pre-cooked or raw
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese grated
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese grated
  • 1 cup Colby cheese grated
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ bag Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
  • ½ bag Flamin’ Hot Cheeto Puffs
  • 1 tsp Creole seasoning
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder

Equipment

  • Cheese grater
  • Mixing bowls
  • Knife & cutting board
  • Ziploc bag (for crushing Cheetos)
  • Frying pan or deep fryer
  • Slotted spoon or tongs
  • Paper towels
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Start by grating the Colby, Monterey Jack, and mozzarella cheese. Set aside.
  2. If your boudin is raw, cook it according to the package instructions. If it’s pre-cooked, you can skip right ahead. Remove the boudin from its casing and place it in a mixing bowl.
  3. Add Creole seasoning, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well. Toss in the grated cheeses and mix until fully combined.
  4. Grab a scoop of the mixture and roll into palm-sized balls. Once done, place them in the freezer for 10–15 minutes to firm up.
  5. In a Ziploc bag, crush half a bag of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and half a bag of Flamin’ Hot Cheeto Puffs until fine and crumbly. Set Up Breading Station. Bowl 1: Whisk 2 eggs. Bowl 2: Add 1 cup flour. Bowl 3: Crushed Cheetos mixture.
  6. Dip each boudin ball into the egg wash → flour → back into the egg → then roll in the crushed Cheetos. Press the coating on gently to make it stick.
  7. Heat oil in a pan or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry each ball for 3–4 minutes per side or until crispy and golden red. Place on paper towels to drain. Serve hot!

Video

Notes

Got leftovers? Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, pop them in the air fryer or oven at 375°F for 5–7 minutes to bring back that crispy goodness. You can also freeze them before frying. Just freeze the breaded balls on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. Fry straight from frozen – just add an extra minute or two.