Biscuit Beignets with Praline Sauce

What is more New Orleans than a praline? A beignet with praline Sauce, of course! Get ready to turn your kitchen into the Cafe du Pecan, because we are sharing a delicious recipe for you and your family!

BISCUIT BEIGNETS WITH PRALINE SAUCE

INGREDIENTS:

For the Praline Sauce

• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
• ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

For the Beignets

• 1 tube flaky biscuits
• 1 cup butter-flavored shortening, for frying
• 3 tablespoons milk
• ½ tsp vanilla

INSTRUCTIONS:

For the Praline Sauce

1. Melt butter in a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar and whisk until sugar melts and mixture begins to boil, about 5 minutes. Stir in milk, vanilla, and pecans until smooth. Set aside.

For the Beignets

1. Separate biscuits and cut into fourths. In heavy-bottomed skillet, melt the shortening over medium heat until it reaches 325 degrees F. Fry biscuit quarters in batches until golden on each side. Biscuits will cook very quickly. Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve immediately with praline sauce.