Beignets with Café au Lait Recipe

Nothin’ screams Mardi Gras like hot, fluffy beignets dusted with powdered sugar, paired with a steamy café au lait to kick off the festivities. These pillowy bites are a New Orleans classic, perfect for a Fat Tuesday breakfast or a sweet indulgence on Junk Food Day. Let’s get that dough risin’!

Ingredients

For the Beignets:

• 1 box Café du Monde Beignet Mix 28oz – Authentic New Orleans dough mix
• 1 cup warm water (about 110°F) – For activatin’ the mix
• Vegetable oil – For fryin’ (enough for 2 inches in a pot)
• Powdered sugar – For dustin’ that sweet finish

For the Café au Lait:

• 2 cups water – For brewin’
• ¼ cup Café du Monde Coffee with Chicory 15oz – Rich, bold flavor
• 2 cups milk – For creamy texture
• 1 teaspoon Cajun’s Choice Creole Seasoning 10oz – A pinch for a spicy twist (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Beignets

1. In a bowl, mix Café du Monde Beignet Mix with warm water until a dough forms. Knead lightly for 1-2 minutes.
2. Roll out to ¼-inch thickness on a floured surface, cut into 2-inch squares.
3. Heat oil to 360°F, fry beignets 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.

Step 2: Prepare Café au Lait

1. Brew Café du Monde Coffee with Chicory in a French press or drip maker with 2 cups water.
2. Heat milk until steaming, then combine with coffee in a 1:1 ratio.
3. Add a pinch of Cajun’s Choice Creole Seasoning for a subtle kick, if desired.

Step 3: Serve

1. Dust beignets generously with powdered sugar, serve hot with café au lait on the side.

Tips for the Best Beignets

• Fry in small batches to keep oil hot.
• Serve immediately for that fresh, fluffy bite.
• Store extra mix for next Mardi Gras!

Stock Up for Your Mardi Gras Treat

• Café du Monde Beignet Mix 28oz – Authentic dough
• Café du Monde Coffee with Chicory 15oz – Bold brew
• Cajun’s Choice Creole Seasoning 10oz – Optional spice
• Crystal Hot Sauce 12oz – For a drizzlin’ twist