Down-Home Hush Puppies

Name: Down-Home Hush Puppies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
Cuisine: North America, Cajun, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal; 1 cup self-rising flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1 cup buttermilk; Canola oil

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + standing Cook: 20 min. YIELD: 2-1/2 dozen.

Hush puppies are a classic side served at many get-togethers in the South. The sweet and spicy flavor has delighted friends and family for decades. —Gene Pitts, Wilsonville, Alabama

Ingredients

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup self-rising flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large onion, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 cup buttermilk
Canola oil

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Add egg and buttermilk; stir just until moistened. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Do not stir again.
2. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat 2-3 in. oil to 375°. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts

1 hush puppy: 73 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 132mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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