Jimmy Dean Sausage Couscous Croquettes

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

Ingredients

• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)
• ¾ cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
• 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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.