Boudin Sausage King Cake
A festive and savory twist on the traditional King Cake, filled with boudin sausage and topped with colorful sugar, perfect for celebrations and gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 packages refrigerated crescent dough
- 1 pound boudin sausage, removed from casing
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened At room temperature for easier mixing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Colored sugar for decoration (purple, green, yellow)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until smooth and evenly blended.
- Roll out the crescent dough onto a clean surface and press the seams together to form a large rectangle.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Distribute the boudin sausage evenly over the cream cheese mixture.
- Starting from one end, carefully roll the dough into a log shape, ensuring the filling stays inside.
- Shape the rolled dough into a ring and pinch the ends together to form a circle.
- Place the ring on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the surface of the dough with the beaten egg to give it a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before decorating.
- Sprinkle colored sugar over the top in a festive pattern.
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Notes
For the best results, keep ingredients at room temperature. Consider mixing in other cheeses for more flavor. Store leftovers wrapped tightly to keep fresh.