kicked up hush puppies

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

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CJ *

Somewhere, PA

Updated on Sep 5, 2014

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!

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Deep Fry

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

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups yellow corn meal
1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 - 1 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 small onion, minced
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno - mine are hot, can use more if mild - optional
1 - egg, slightly beaten
1 cup milk

How To Make kicked up hush puppies

Step 1

In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt & onion powder.

Step 2

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.
Step 3

Drop into hot grease by Tablespoonfuls. Fry until golden brown. ( flipping occasionally ).
Step 4

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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