mexican hush puppies

Name: Mexican Hush Puppies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3/4 cup(s) yellow cornmeal; 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/8 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper, powdered ( can also use red pepper flakes, if you prefer); 8 ounce(s) pepper jack cheese, shredded; 1 can(s) choppped green chiles, mild, drained; 2 tablespoon(s) red onion, minced; 1 - egg; 1/2 cup(s) milk; - vegetable oil, for frying

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Michelle Bersani =^..^=

East Bridgewater, MA

Updated on May 1, 2012

My sister made these on New Year's Eve. Everyone loved them. I got her recipe and tweaked it a little to my liking. Hope you like it, too.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Deep Fry

yield makes 2 dozen

Ingredients

3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, powdered ( can also use red pepper flakes, if you prefer)
8 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded
1 can choppped green chiles, mild, drained
2 tablespoons red onion, minced
1 - egg
1/2 cup milk
- vegetable oil, for frying

How To Make mexican hush puppies

Step 1

Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture.

Step 2

Combine egg and milk.
Step 3

Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
Step 4

In a dutch oven, pour about 3 inches of oil. Heat to 375F.
Step 5

Carefully drop batter by rounded tablespoonsful into hot oil.
Step 6

Fry a few at a time 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.
Step 7

Drain on paper towels.
Step 8

Serve while hot with any dip or sauce you prefer.
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