Preparation

• In a medium saucepan, heat water and butter to a simmer. Add flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon over low heat until mixture no longer sticks to pan and forms into a ball. Remove from heat.
  Beat eggs in thoroughly, one by one until mixture is smooth. Mix in the cheese and seasonings.
  Transfer cheese mixture to a mixing bowl.
  Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees. Carefully fry half of the dry parsley sprigs for about 10 to 12 seconds.
  Transfer to a plate on a paper towel. Repeat with remaining parsley. Season with salt.
  Spoon about 5 or 6 tablespoons of the cheese mixture into the oil. Do not crowd as they double in size and self rotate while cooking. Fry for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper.
  Keep beignets in a warm oven while frying the remaining. Arrange the warm cheese beignets on a platter with the fried parsley.
  Serve with hot tomato basil.
  Note: If served as hors d'oeuvres, fry teaspoonfuls of the cheese mixture.