Cheese Beignets

Delicious fried dough balls made with cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper, garnished with fresh dill.

Vegetarian Appetiser Cheese Fried

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

123.8

kcal / serving

1856.5 kcal total

Carbs

per serving

74.8 g total

Fat

10.6g

per serving

158.4 g total

Protein

2.5g

per serving

38.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

beignets

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

100

Flour

plain

Dairy

Butter

unsalted

piece

Egg

free-range

Cheddar Cheese

grated

Liquids

200

Water

boiling

NutsSeeds

tsp

Cayenne Pepper

pinch

Salt

to taste

pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

tbsp

Dill

chopped fresh, for garnish

OilsFats

500

Vegetable Oil

for frying and dipping

Method

Add the butter to a pan of boiling water.

Whisk in the flour until the mixture is smooth and pulls away from the pan sides.

Cool the mixture for five minutes.

Stir in the eggs, cheese, and cayenne pepper sequentially.

Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.

Drop oiled teaspoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil.

Fry each portion for five minutes until golden and puffed.

Drain the beignets on kitchen paper and season with salt and pepper.

Garnish with fresh dill and serve on a clean plate.