SAVORY BEIGNETS

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Get a taste of the Big Easy with these Savory Beignets. Made with sharp cheddar cheese, these Savory Beignets are made with a classic cream puff dough.

Provided by My Food and Family

Time 40m

Yield Makes about 4 doz. or 12 servings, about 4 beignets each.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup water
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp. salt
3 eggs
2 cups shredded CRACKER BARREL Sharp Cheddar Cheese
3 cups oil, for deep-frying

Steps:

Place water and butter in large saucepan. Bring to boil on medium-high heat. Add flour and salt; mix well. Reduce heat to low; cook until mixture forms a ball, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
Add eggs, one at a time, stirring until well blended after each addition. Stir in cheese.
Heat oil in heavy 3-qt.saucepan or deep-fryer on medium heat to 350°F. Carefully add rounded teaspoonfuls of batter, a few at a time, to hot oil. Cook until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g