Hush Puppies with Cheddar Cheese and Bacon
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 18
- 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
View full nutritional breakdown of Hush Puppies with Cheddar Cheese and Bacon calories by ingredient
Introduction
These cheesy, golden bites will take your backyard barbecue to the next level! These cheesy, golden bites will take your backyard barbecue to the next level!Number of Servings: 18
Ingredients
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2 tbsp Texas PeteŽ Hot Sauce
1 cup Green Mountain GringoŽ Medium Salsa, drained, pulsed in food processor
Peanut, grapeseed or canola oil (for frying)
1 1/4 cups white cornmeal
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp baking powder
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp garlic, minced
1 cup cheddar cheese, thick shred
1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
Kosher salt to taste for finishing
Directions
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
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