Kicked Up Hush Puppies

Name: Kicked Up Hush Puppies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c yellow corn meal; 1/2 c flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 - 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp onion powder; 1 small onion, minced; 1 Tbsp minced jalapeno - mine are hot, can use more if mild - optional; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1 c milk

By Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x

I usually only make these when having Seafood, but my son loves them and asks for them just as a snack...so, he got his way today...he dips them in Ranch dressing...they have quite the kick to them, as my jalapeno's are quite hot...you can make them without too - delicious either way!

Enjoy!

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

Comments:

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Serves:

20 - 24 - depending how big you make them...I use an icecream scoop size.

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

5 Min

Method:

Deep Fry

Ingredients

1 1/2 c

yellow corn meal
1/2 c

flour
2 tsp

baking powder
1/2 - 1 tsp

salt
1/4 tsp

onion powder
1 small

onion, minced
1 Tbsp

minced jalapeno - mine are hot, can use more if mild - optional
1

egg, slightly beaten
1 c

milk
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How to Make Kicked Up Hush Puppies

Step-by-Step

In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt & onion powder.
Beat egg slightly and add it to the bowl, along with the milk, onion and peppers. Stir until blended. Leave batter set for about 5 minutes, before frying in hot oil.
Drop into hot grease by Tablespoonfuls. Fry until golden brown. ( flipping occasionally ).
Drain on paper towels and enjoy with a dip or garnished with Parmesan cheese. I normally serve these with fish, but the son wanted some as a snack...Lol!

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About Kicked Up Hush Puppies

Course/Dish: Other Side Dishes Other Appetizers Other Snacks

Main Ingredient: Rice/Grains

Regional Style: American

Hashtags: #Onion #JALAPENO #flour #Egg #cornmeal #quick #side #snack #Appetizer

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