JIMMY DEAN SAUSAGE COUSCOUS CROQUETTES

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Seasoned with cumin, cayenne pepper, and parsley, these couscous croquettes are fried until crisp to make irrisistable hot appetizers.

Provided by JimmyDean

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Jimmy Dean

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package Regular Flavor Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage
1 ½ cups chicken broth and water
2 teaspoons cumin, ground
1 cup couscous, uncooked
¼ cup parsley, finely chopped
½ cup white onion, finely chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
¾ cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 cup Vegetable oil for frying
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, cook sausage over medium high heat, stirring frequently until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink. Stir in broth, cumin, cayenne and couscous; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes on low heat. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
  • Stir in parsley and onion; adjust seasonings to taste. Add beaten egg; stir well. Moisten hands with water and mold cooled sausage mixture into 20 small logs. Roll in breadcrumbs.
  • To cook: in a wok, Dutch oven or fryer, add oil to a depth of 3 inches; heat to 375 F. Fry 3 or 4 at a time for about 2 minutes; drain on paper towels.

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