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Cheese Beignets
Photo: Alexander Maasch

Cheese Beignets

14 ingredients 5 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

891
Calories
37g
Protein
37g
Fat
100g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 10 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cayenne 1 tsp (1.8g) 6
Sage 1 tsp ground (0.7g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 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
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Directions

1

1. Stir together flour, sage, baking powder and salt in medium bowl.

2

2. Whisk together eggs, hot sauce and olive oil. Gradually stir in flour mixture. Add water a little at a time, combining well until dough is thick. Fold in cheese.

3

3. Press dough into 1/2-inch thick rectangle on well-floured work surface. Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.

4

4. Pour 1/2 inch vegetable oil into large skillet, and heat over medium heat until a small piece of dough sizzles gently in oil. Dough should not brown immediately.

5

5. Place beignet squares in oil, taking care not to overcrowd. Fry 3 minutes on each side, or until browned and done throughout. Remove with slotted spoon to paper towels. Sprinkle immediately with coarse salt. Right before serving, dust with cayenne.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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