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✨🍚🫑🎀Cajun Dirty Rice Balls ✨🍚🫑🎀

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Prep Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 5-6 cups leftover Cajun dirty rice
  • 2-3 Large Eggs
  • ¾  cup Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 4 large eggs breading
  • 3 cups Japanese-style panko breadcrumbs breading
  • Melted butter for brushing after frying
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the leftover Cajun dirty rice.
  • Crack in 2–3 eggs and mix until combined
  • Add the Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix and stir well.Fold in the shredded pepper jack cheese until everything is evenly mixed.
  • Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized balls, pressing them firmly so they hold their shape.
  • Place the rice balls on a baking sheet or plate and freeze for about 1 hour. This helps them stay together while frying.In one bowl, beat the remaining 4 eggs. Place the Japanese-style panko breadcrumbs in another bowl.
  • Heat about 2–3 inches of oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to Carefully fry the breaded rice balls in batches for 3–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they're golden brown and crispy on all sides.
  • Remove to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack and immediately brush with melted butter before serving.

Notes

 
 

Fancy Mom Tip 💋✨

  • Freeze the rice balls before breading—they'll hold together much better.
  • Japanese-style panko gives the crispiest, crunchiest coating.
  • Brush them with melted butter as soon as they come out of the fryer for that rich, buttery finish.
  • If you prefer, you can air fry them at 375°F for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve them with ranch, spicy mayo, comeback sauce, or your favorite Cajun dipping sauce.
  • Pair them with a fresh side salad for an easy lunch or dinner.
  • These are perfect for game day, family gatherings, or using up leftover Cajun dirty rice in the most delicious way!