Best Hush Puppies

Name: Best Hush Puppies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12-15 servings.
Cuisine: Cajun Recipes, Cajun Side Dishes, Cajun Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 2 cups yellow cornmeal; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 large egg, beaten; 3/4 cup milk; 3/4 cup cream-style corn; Oil for deep-fat frying; Confectioners' sugar, optional

Some years ago, I was a cook on a large cattle ranch. One day, I thought back to the hush puppies I'd had as a child on a Southern trip, and I ended up creating my own version of them. They go well as part of an old-fashioned fried chicken dinner with mashed potatoes and gravy, buttermilk biscuits, corn on the cob and watermelon pickles! My husband is a farmer and also a truck driver. We have two grown children and two younger ones, 6 and 2.

Ingredients

2 cups yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg, beaten
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup cream-style corn
Oil for deep-fat frying
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Directions

In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add egg, milk and corn; stir just until mixed.
In a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by teaspoonfuls into oil. Fry until golden brown.
Allow to cool slightly and, if desired, roll in confectioners' sugar. Serve immediately with fried chicken, ham or sausage.

Originally published as Hush Puppies in Country Woman July/August 1993

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Karen

May 2, 2018

Well I just finished fixing the batter I want to surprise my daughter when she comes home from work I'm covered and put it in the refrigerator until she comes home so when I cook that with some nice red snappers I do hope it comes out well it looks great as a batter but I'll let you guys know if I want to star myself
Jellybug

Nov 3, 2015

Great taste, just needed to be a little firmer. I loved the corn in it....I will make it again.
Rachdbo

Apr 29, 2012

This was a good recipe and our first time trying making hush puppies. I like them a bit more dense, but this could be resolved with a true fryer. We also added chives to the recipe which was a great addition.