Hush Puppies with Cheddar Cheese and Bacon
- Number of Servings: 18
Ingredients
2 tbsp Texas PeteŽ Hot Sauce1 cup Green Mountain GringoŽ Medium Salsa, drained, pulsed in food processorPeanut, grapeseed or canola oil (for frying)1 1/4 cups white cornmeal1/2 cup all purpose flour1 tsp kosher salt1 tsp black pepper2 tsp baking powder1 cup buttermilk1 egg, beaten1 tsp garlic, minced1 cup cheddar cheese, thick shred1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbledKosher salt to taste for finishing
1. Preheat fryer to 350 degrees or pour 4 inches of oil into a deep, heavy pot. Clip a candy thermometer on the side of the pot and bring to 350 degrees over medium-high heat.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper and baking powder. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, garlic, Texas PeteŽ Hot Sauce and Green Mountain GringoŽ Medium Salsa. Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.
4. Add cheese and bacon. Mix until just combined.
5. Using 2 tablespoons or a #30 scoop, carefully drop balls of batter into fryer. Fry for about 4 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Transfer to paper towel lined sheet tray and sprinkle with kosher salt to taste. Serve immediately.
Serving Size: Makes 3 dozen 2" hush puppies
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper and baking powder. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, garlic, Texas PeteŽ Hot Sauce and Green Mountain GringoŽ Medium Salsa. Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.
4. Add cheese and bacon. Mix until just combined.
5. Using 2 tablespoons or a #30 scoop, carefully drop balls of batter into fryer. Fry for about 4 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Transfer to paper towel lined sheet tray and sprinkle with kosher salt to taste. Serve immediately.
Serving Size: Makes 3 dozen 2" hush puppies
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 127.2
- Total Fat: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 22.0 mg
- Sodium: 432.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 13.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 4.8 g
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