Select Page
Nancy Lee and Me - Hush Puppies

Hush Puppies – These are great served with seafood or pork.

Origin

A deep-fried or baked ball of cornmeal batter and spices, usually served as a side dish. They are believed to have originated in the southern United States, where they are a traditional dish.

Try some of our other Appetize & Snack recipes

Hush Puppies

these are great served with seafood or pork.
No ratings yet
Print Pin
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 277kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup corn meal
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp minced onion (optional)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup butter milk
  • Oil for frying need at least 3 inches in saucepan so the hush puppies will float.

Instructions

  • Preheat your oil to 350 degrees
  • Combine dry ingredients
  • Beat egg. Add to dry mixture with most of the buttermilk adding more as needed to create a dough that is moist but not runny.
  • Drop mixture by teaspoon in hot oil. Cook 3-5 minutes until golden, turning once during cook time.
  • Place on paper towel to cool. Serve with honey butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 2hush puppies | Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 36.7g | Protein: 4.6g | Fat: 12.9g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 407mg

Pin It on Pinterest

Share This