Barbecue Pork-Cornbread Bombs
- Prep time:35 min
- Total time:35 min
- Ingredients:6
- Servings:8
- Calories per serving:478.8
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Barbecue Pork-Cornbread Bombs
- Prep time:35 min
- Total time:35 min
- Ingredients:6
- Servings:8
- Calories per serving:478.8
Saucy barbecue pork makes a hearty filling for a cornbread-coated biscuit bomb.
Barbecue Pork-Cornbread Bombs
- Prep time:35 min
- Total time:35 min
- Ingredients:6
- Servings:8
- Calories per serving:478.8
Ingredient
- Canola oil for deep frying
- 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Flaky Layers Original Biscuits (8 Count)
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups fully cooked seasoned pulled pork
- 1 box (8.5 oz) corn muffin mix or 2 cups cornbread mix
- 1/2 cup water (or a little more)
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Step 1In deep fryer or deep saucepan, heat oil to 350°F.
- Step 2Separate dough into 8 biscuits. Cut each biscuit in half; roll out each to form 2-inch round.
- Step 3Place 1 heaping teaspoon pulled pork in center of each dough round (do not overfill). Gently wrap dough around pork; pinch edges to seal securely.
- Step 4In medium bowl, stir together cornbread mix, water and egg until batter is smooth and of pancake batter consistency. Dip each filled dough ball into batter; let excess drip off.
- Step 5Fry 1 or 2 balls at a time in hot oil, turning until all sides are golden brown. Drain on paper towels; cool.
- Step 6Serve with your favorite barbecue sauce for dipping.
Recipe Tips
- Add in a dash of ground red pepper (cayenne) for some heat.
- Serve them with some ranch dressing for dipping as well as barbecue sauce!
- For an even quicker “bomb,” try Pillsbury™ refrigerated corn biscuits and skip step 3.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories478.8
- Total Fat27.7g
- Protein11.0g
- Total Carbohydrate47.9g
- Sugars5.0g
Servings: 8
Serving Size: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving Calories : 478.8
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 27.7g | 42.6% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3g | 21.6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.4g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 37.1mg | 12.4% |
| Sodium | 832.7mg | 34.7% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.9g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0g | 7.8% |
| Sugars | 5.0g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 11.0g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0.1% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 2.5% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 8.5% |
| Potassium | 117.8mg | 3.4% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0.3% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 13.8% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 5.1% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 6.3% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 7.4% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 1.6% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 3.2% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 28.7% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 3.1% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 4.1% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
