Easy Boudin King Cake Recipe

A cheesy boudin king cake slice on a plate with jalapeños and pepper jelly.

Boudin King Cake is a savory twist on the classic King Cake, filled with flavorful boudin sausage, pepper jack cheese, jalapeños, and Cajun spices, all wrapped in buttery, flaky crescent rolls. It’s a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s perfect for celebrating Mardi Gras like a Louisiana local!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American, Cajun

Keyword boudin, king cake, mardi gras

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 300kcal

Author Lauren LeBlanc

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound boudin sausage
8 ounce pepper jack cheese
8 ounces cream cheese softened
½ cup diced pickled jalapeños
1 tablespoon hot sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
3 green onions
Cajun seasoning to taste if needed*
2 8 ounce packages of crescent rolls
1 egg
½ cup pepper jelly

Instructions

PREP: Shred pepper jack cheese. Cut cream cheese into smaller cubes. Thinly slice green onions. Lightly beat an egg with about 1 tablespoon of water and set aside.Remove casings from boudin and break up the filling into a mixing bowl. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cover a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
MIX: Add pepper jack, cream cheese, jalapeños, hot sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and green onions to the bowl with the boudin. Mix well. Mixture will be very thick (a wooden spoon is helpful). Taste and add cajun seasoning if necessary.
FILL: Unroll the crescent rolls and place them overlapping in an oval shape on the baking sheet with the long points of the triangle facing outwards. Put the filling around the ring in a log shape, and fold the crescent rolls over to seal. It’s ok to have some gaps. Brush with egg wash.
BAKE: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and filling is hot.
TOP: While the king cake is baking, microwave the pepper jelly until a liquid consistency. When the king cake is baked, pour the pepper jelly on top to glaze. Top with more green onions if desired.
SERVE: Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Some boudin is more flavorful than others, so taste a pinch of your mixture before rolling it up to make sure it is properly seasoned. *Most boudin is pre-cooked, but make sure your brand of boudin is fully cooked before tasting.
Store leftover king cake in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Reheat slices of boudin king cake in the oven or air fryer until warmed.
Make ahead: Prepare the filling one day in advance and store covered in the refrigerator.

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