Best 5 Quick And Easy Hush Puppies Recipes

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Hush puppies, bite-sized balls of fried cornmeal batter, have a long history in Southern cuisine, often served as a side dish or appetizer. This versatile dish can be made with various ingredients, offering a range of flavors and textures. In this article, we bring you a collection of quick and easy hush puppy recipes to satisfy your cravings. From classic hush puppies to creative variations like bacon and cheese hush puppies, jalapeño hush puppies, and even vegan hush puppies, we've got something for everyone. These recipes are perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or game day gatherings. Get ready to whip up a batch of these crispy, golden-brown delights that are sure to be a hit with family and friends.

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HUSH PUPPIES



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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

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
3/4 cup 2% milk
1 small onion, finely chopped
Oil for deep-fat frying

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.

SIMPLE HUSH PUPPIES



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Simple and easy hush puppies.

Provided by myka

Categories     Side Dish     Hushpuppie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
¾ cup milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 cup baking mix
1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk milk, egg, and onion together in a bowl. Stir pancake mix, cornmeal, and salt into milk mixture to form a smooth batter.
  • Scoop ping pong ball-sized balls of batter using a small ice cream scoop; drop about 5 scoops per batch into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove hush puppies with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 332.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

HEAVENLY HUSH PUPPIES



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This is my basic, quick and easy recipe for my hubby's favorite hush puppies. He says they're better than Long John Silver's. I named them Heavenly Hush Puppies because they are so light and airy, very tender and slightly sweet.

Provided by Tere Gill

Categories     Other Breads

Time 19m

Number Of Ingredients 7

peanut or vegetable oil for frying
1 large egg
1/3 c whole milk
1 box jiffy corn muffin mix
1/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp louisiana cajun seasoning
1/2 c sweet onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Gather and prep ingredients.
  • 2. Into a large dutch oven or stock pot, pour enough oil to fill about 1/3 of the way up to the top (do not overfill; you should have 3 to 4 inches of oil.) Position candy thermometer in oil. Place pot of oil over medium/medium high heat. Oil should be 350` to 375` during entire frying time, so keep a close eye on it. See NOTE.
  • 3. In a medium size bowl, mix together milk and egg; add muffin mix, flour, cajun seasoning and onions; mix to combine, just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • 4. Drop batter, by rounded soup spoonfuls, into hot oil. Do not overcrowd; fry in batches of 6 or 7 at a time, keeping a close eye on the oil temperature. As hush puppies brown, some may turn themselves over; if not use a slotted spoon or spider to flip them over. Hush puppies are done when they are a deep golden brown, about 3 minutes (or so) total frying time.
  • 5. Use slotted spoon or spider to remove hush puppies to paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in plastic bag or covered container.
  • 6. *NOTE: If you have a deep fryer, by all means, use it.

QUICK AND EASY HUSH PUPPIES



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I don't normally like hush puppies. They are generally too dry, too dense, and too bland for my taste. After tasting some in a restaurant that I actually liked, I decided to come up with a recipe of my own. This one deliberately uses stuff right out of the pantry so that it can be whipped up quickly and served fast.

Provided by Denise

Categories     Side Dish     Hushpuppie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (8.5 ounce) packages dry corn muffin mix (such as Jiffy®)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 eggs
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (14.75 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
1 pinch salt to taste

Steps:

  • Mix corn muffin mix, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl until blended.
  • Stir eggs and evaporated milk into dry ingredients until moistened.
  • Stir cream-style corn into mixture to make a moist batter. Let batter stand while oil heats.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Gently drop a teaspoon of batter at a time into the hot oil, staying as close to the oil as possible to avoid splattering. Fry hush puppies until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch.
  • Remove hush puppies with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Sprinkle with salt if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 30.4 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 460.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

HUSH PUPPIES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Whisk 3/4 cup cornmeal, 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons sugar and 3/4 teaspoon each baking soda and salt in a bowl. Stir in 1 beaten egg, 1/2 cup each buttermilk and corn kernels, 1 minced jalapeno, 4 minced scallions, and pepper to taste. Deep-fry spoonfuls of the batter in 350 degrees F vegetable oil until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use cold beer or club soda to make the batter lighter and airier.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this will make the hush puppies tough.
  • Be sure to heat the oil to the correct temperature before frying the hush puppies. If the oil is not hot enough, the hush puppies will absorb too much oil and become greasy.
  • Fry the hush puppies in small batches so that they do not overcrowd the pan and cook evenly.
  • Serve the hush puppies hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Hush puppies are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them spicy, cheesy, or simply classic, there is a hush puppy recipe out there for everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give hush puppies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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