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shivers creek fish house bait

Recipe by
Penny Hall
Rockledge, FL

I don't usually like turnip greens but this way makes them taste yummy!

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 5 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For shivers creek fish house bait

  • 4 lb
    frozen turnip greens
  • 1 lb
    mild cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 c
    onions, chopped
  • 1/4 lb
    cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped jalapeno peppers
  • 4 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • milk wash

How To Make shivers creek fish house bait

  • 1
    Add greens to a stockpot, cover with water & season to taste. Bring to rolling boil on high, adjust to medium heat; continue to cook for 4 hrs. Let greens cool & drain all liquid from pot. Add cheddar cheese, onions, crumbled bacon & jalapeno peppers to cooled greens & mix. Roll ingredients into 1" balls & roll in 2 c. flour. Refrigerate.
  • 2
    Combine garlic, pepper & remaining 2 1/2 cups flour. In a bowl mix 2c. milk, 1/2 c. buttermilk & 1 egg as milk wash. Dip balls in milk wash and then seasoned flour. Drop into deep fryer for 3 min. or til golden brown. Serve with ranch dipping sauce.

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