Crawfish Beignets

Prep Time

25 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Servings

8-12 people

Cheesy, savory and filled with Creole flavors, you will be the hit of the party when you show up with these Crawfish Beignets by @creoleseoul.

Crawfish Beignets

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Ingredients

  • 1 Package (12 Ounces) Crawfish Tails

  • 1/2 Cup Green Onions, Chopped

  • 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise

  • 1 Cup White Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded

  • 1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded

  • Tony’s Original Creole Seasoning, to Taste

  • 2 Cans Biscuit Dough

  • Parmesan Cheese, Finely Grated for Garnish

  • Cayenne Pepper, for Garnish (Optional)

  • Frying Oil

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Directions

  1. Add crawfish tails, green onions, mayo, cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese to a bowl.
  2. Gently combine with a spoon.
  3. Season crawfish mixture with Tony’s Original Creole Seasoning and stir until combined.
  4. Take the biscuit dough and flatten out each biscuit with your hands or a rolling pin until each is rectangular in shape.
  5. Place a tablespoon of the crawfish mixture in the center of each flattened biscuit. Use your hands to close all sides of the dough over the crawfish mix and seal all creases.
  6. Heat oil to 375°F in a large heavy pot and add 4 beignets at a time. Fry until golden brown on all sides. Set aside once all beignets are fried.
  7. Combine Parmesan cheese and cayenne pepper, and sprinkle over the finished beignets.

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