Cheese Beignets Recipe

Name: Cheese Beignets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup finely minced fresh sage; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 to 1 tsp. hot sauce; 1 Tbs. olive oil; 3/4 cup water, or as needed; 1/2 cup grated hard cheese such as Parmesan or Romano; Vegetable oil for frying; Coarse salt; Cayenne or smoked paprika

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely minced fresh sage
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 to 1 tsp. hot sauce
1 Tbs. olive oil
3/4 cup water, or as needed
1/2 cup grated hard cheese such as Parmesan or Romano
Vegetable oil for frying
Coarse salt
Cayenne or smoked paprika

1
Stir together flour, sage, baking powder and salt in medium bowl.
2
Whisk together eggs, hot sauce and olive oil.
3
Gradually stir in flour mixture.
4
Add water a little at a time, combining well until dough is thick.
5
Fold in cheese.
6
Press dough into 1/2-inch thick rectangle on well-floured work surface.
7
Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.
8
Pour 1/2 inch vegetable oil into large skillet, and heat over medium heat until a small piece of dough sizzles gently in oil.
9
Dough should not brown immediately.
10
Place beignet squares in oil, taking care not to overcrowd.
11
Fry 3 minutes on each side, or until browned and done throughout.
12
Remove with slotted spoon to paper towels.
13
Sprinkle immediately with coarse salt.
14
Right before serving, dust with cayenne.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup finely minced fresh sage, 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Cheese Beignets falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheese Beignets

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