Crawfish Beignets
This crawfish beignet recipe delivers a savory take on the New Orleans' favorite. They're fried and stuffed with a creamy crawfish and Cheddar mixture.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine crawfish, Cheddar cheese, green onion, and mayonnaise in a large bowl.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Flatten and stretch separated biscuit dough (12 pieces) with your hands or a rolling pin until rectangular shaped (about 4x5 inches).'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Place 1 scoop crawfish filling in middle of 1 flattened dough rectangle; enclose sides around filling, working with your hands until fully sealed and you reach a desired shape. Repeat with remaining filling and dough rectangles.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Lower beignets carefully into the hot oil; fry until they float to the top and golden brown on all sides, flipping as needed, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Sprinkle tops with paprika and cayenne pepper.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (12 servings total)