Beignets for Ze' Lay- Zay! (Lazy)

Mama's Kitchen (Hope)'s Note:

Yes this is *totally* cheating, *but* totally yum! Another *great* recipe from my Cajun French friends!

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 (11 ounce) can refrigerated biscuits, I use flaky ones
• 2 cups oil
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Directions:

1. Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat.
2. Remove biscuits from can and cut each in half and a 1 inch slit in the center to make a typical beignet shape.
3. When oil is hot fry about 6 beignets at a time, turning often so they do not burn but turn a golden brown.
4. Remove from oil and drain beignets on a paper towel.
5. Place on serving plate and dust with powdered sugar.

Reviews

[Erindipity]

I laughed when I saw this recipe. My dad would make these for us when we were growing up, he called them donuts, but coming from outside New Orleans it is a bit of an insult to call them beignets. For those who have never had a beignet, no these are nothing like them, but they are a very tasty treat that are a great fun thing to make the kids.

[cooking_neko83]

Made this recipe today to celebrate Mardi Gras and they are excellent! Purchased Pillsbury flaky biscuit dough and prepared them as directed. A friend who has had traditional Beignets from Cafe du Monde said they were just like the real deal! I also had some lemon curd on hand for an added flavor. Will definitely keep this recipe for either next year or whenever I need to make a quick breakfast option for a party.

[kiwinana_11748783]

I was just going over the reviews & decided to try these as I had a can of Grands in the fridge
what a surprise they are really great & hubby loved them to we put some of our favorite jam
in it after cooking, very yummy