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Jalapeno Hush Puppies

Name: Jalapeno Hush Puppies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3-1/2 to 4 dozen.
Cuisine: North America, Cajun, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal; 1/2 cup self-rising flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1 tablespoon diced jalapeno pepper; Oil for deep-fat frying

2 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

3-1/2 to 4 dozen

Whenever we have a neighborhood fish fry, these hush puppies are part of the menu. They're crisp and golden with just a mild pepper flavor.—Mary K. Dixson, Decatur, Alabama

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Ingredients

1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup milk
1/2 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon diced jalapeno pepper
Oil for deep-fat frying

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg, milk, onion and jalapeno; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into oil. Fry for 2 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Jalapeno Hush Puppies

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