We can't all make it to Bourbon Street for Mardi Gras, but you can bring a taste of the festivities home with a little help from Universal Orlando Resort.

The Florida resort is celebrating Mardi Gras all the way through April 16 with festive foods and entertainment, including star-studded concerts and whimsical parades with full-size floats. This Mardi Gras, Universal Orlando is sharing its exclusive recipe for mouthwatering beignets with USA TODAY.

You may have many of the ingredients for this classic fried treat already in your kitchen, but they're also available at any grocery story. Bon appétit and laissez les bons temps rouler!

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5) Shape the dough and let it rise.

6) Set up frying and dusting stations.

7) Cut the dough and heat the oil.

9) Drain and coat the beignets in sugar.

Eve Chen is a consumer travel reporter based in Atlanta. You can reach her at echen@usatoday.com