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