Paula Deens Cajun Seafood Balls

PAULA DEEN'S CAJUN SEAFOOD BALLS

Steps:

• Pulse the shrimp in a food processor until finely chopped.
• Transfer the shrimp into a large mixing bowl.
• Add all the remaining ingredients except 1 of the beaten eggs and the bread crumbs, and fold together gently but thoroughly.
• Roll the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and dip into the beaten egg and then dredge in the bread crumbs.
• Deep-fry in 350 degree F oil until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Serve with lemon wedges and more tartar or remoulade sauce for dipping.

PAULA'S CHEESE BALL (BY PAULA DEEN)

Steps:

• Place the cream cheese and milk in a bowl; beat until well combined.
• Add in shredded cheese, onions, pimento and HALF of each, crumbled bacon and chopped pecans; mix to combine.
• Season with salt and black pepper.
• Transfer the mixture to a large piece of plastic wrap, then form into a ball; cover tightly and chill a minimum of 2 hours.
• In a pie plate mix together the remaining chopped pecans and bacon, then mix in the parsley and poppy seeds.
• Unwrap the cheese ball then gently roll into the nut mixture.
• Wrap again in a clean piece of plastic wrap and chill up to 24 hours.