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Jimmy Dean Sausage Couscous Croquettes
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 20
Seasoned with cumin, cayenne pepper, and parsley, these couscous croquettes are fried until crisp to make irrisistable hot appetizers.
Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) package regular flavor jimmy dean pork sausage
1 1/2 cups chicken broth and water
2 teaspoons cumin, ground
1 cup couscous, uncooked
1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 cup vegetable oil for frying
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com