How to Make Ham and Corn Beignets - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the taste of a hot, crispy beignet on a lazy weekend morning. And while traditional beignets are typically made with a sweet, doughy batter, these Ham and Corn Beignets offer a savory twist on the classic treat. With chunks of smoky ham and sweet corn folded into a light and fluffy batter, these savory beignets are the perfect way to start the day.

Originating in New Orleans, beignets are a beloved breakfast and brunch staple in the South. Traditionally serv...

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Ingredients

  • 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
  • 4 ears fresh corn
  • 4 eggs
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 10 ounces diced cooked ham
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup finely diced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • In a large heavy pot, preheat the vegetable oil to between 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Shuck, wash and dry the corn. Using a sharp knife, shave the ears of corn into a medium sized bowl. Using a cheese grater, scrape any remaining corn and juice into the bowl with the kernels. Discard the scraped cobs.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Combine the corn, ham, cayenne pepper, red onion, salt, flour and baking powder with the egg and milk mixture. Whisk until a firm batter has formed.
  • Slowly drop rounded tablespoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil one at a time. The drops should form a loose layer on the top of the oil. Fry until the drops of batter are dark golden brown. Remove the beignets from the oil and place them on a towel. Check that they are cooked all the way through. If the centers are doughy, lower the heat of the oil and fry the beignets again for 2 or 3 minutes. Repeat this step until all the batter has been used.
  • Nutrition

    554 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 114mg
    • Sodium: 1501mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 124mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 368mg