Hush puppies are a Southern delicacy that originated in the United States. They are a type of deep-fried cornmeal batter that is typically served as a side dish or appetizer. Hush puppies can be made with a variety of ingredients, including cornmeal, flour, eggs, milk, and seasonings. Some recipes also include vegetables, such as onions, peppers, and corn. Hush puppies are typically served with a dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, ketchup, or ranch dressing.
This article provides three different recipes for hush puppies:
* **Classic Hush Puppies:** This recipe is a basic hush puppy recipe that uses cornmeal, flour, eggs, milk, and seasonings.
* **Vegetable Hush Puppies:** This recipe adds vegetables, such as onions, peppers, and corn, to the classic hush puppy recipe.
* **Seafood Hush Puppies:** This recipe adds seafood, such as shrimp, crab, or fish, to the classic hush puppy recipe.
All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under 30 minutes. They are perfect for a quick and easy snack or side dish.
SOUTHERN HUSH PUPPIES
Southern Hush Puppies are golf ball sized, light and flakey cornmeal dough that is fried golden brown on the outside and soft on the inside served as a side dish to any southern meal. These hush puppies are ready in minutes!
Provided by Alyssa Rivers
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat 2 inches of oil in a large skillet to 365 degrees. In a medium sized mixing bowl add the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and pepper. Add the egg and buttermilk and stir until combined. Stir in cubed butter.
- Drop the batter by rounded teaspoonfuls in the hot oil. Let cook until they are golden brown 2-3 minutes. Remove with a metal strainer on a paper toweled lined plate. Serve with tarter sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Sodium 672 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
HUSH PUPPIES
Simple yet good.
Provided by Brittney Tun
Categories Side Dish Hushpuppie Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Mix flour, cornmeal, onion, milk, egg, celery, garlic, and Cajun seasoning in a bowl.
- Drop ping pong ball-sized balls of batter, about 5 at a time, into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove hush puppies with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining batter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 404.5 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
HUSH PUPPIES
A fish dinner isn't complete without a side of hush puppies, and my mom is well-known for this recipe. It's the best! -Mary McGuire, Graham, NC
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk the egg, milk and onion; add to dry ingredients just until combined. , In a cast-iron Dutch oven or an electric skillet, heat oil to 365°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into oil. Fry until golden brown, 2 to 2-1/2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BEST HUSH PUPPIES
Some years ago, I was a cook on a large cattle ranch. One day, I thought back to the hush puppies I'd had as a child on a southern trip, and I ended up creating my own version of them. They go well as part of an old-fashioned fried chicken dinner with mashed potatoes and gravy, buttermilk biscuits, corn on the cob and watermelon pickles! -Karyl Goodhart, Geraldine, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add egg, milk and corn; stir just until combined. , In a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop tablespoons of batter, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BAKED HUSH PUPPIES
Here's a healthier alternative to the usual deep-fried hush puppies. I think these look like mini corn muffins, but they taste the way a hush puppy should. Originally from an August 1983 issue of Bon Apetit from "The Cook's Exchange Readers' Best Recipes".
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Quick Breads
Time 40m
Yield 12-18 hush puppies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Spray cups of mini muffin pans with nonstick vegetable spray.
- Blend cornmeal, flour,baking powder, salt, sugar and red pepper in medium bowl.
- Stir in onion.
- Beat eggs, milk and oil in small bowl.
- Add to cornmeal mixture and stir just until blended.
- Spoon batter into prepared muffin pan, filling cups 1/2 to 2/3 full.
- Bake until golden, about 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
- Serve immediately.
QUICK JALAPENO HUSH PUPPIES
The crunchy exterior of these southern-style snacks is a nice contrast to the moist cornbread. Jalapeno peppers and hot sauce add a hint of heat. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, jalapenos, onion and hot sauce. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined., In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil to 375°. Drop tablespoons of batter, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- Use cold water: Cold water helps to create a crispy crust on the hush puppies.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the hush puppies tough.
- Fry the hush puppies in hot oil: The oil should be at least 350 degrees Fahrenheit before you add the hush puppies. This will help them to cook evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: Don't add too many hush puppies to the pan at once, or they will not cook evenly.
- Serve the hush puppies hot: Hush puppies are best served hot out of the fryer.
Conclusion:
Hush puppies are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for potlucks, picnics, and backyard barbecues. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own delicious hush puppies at home.
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