Best 7 Simple Hush Puppies Recipes

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Hush puppies, also known as cornbread balls or puppy dumplings, are a Southern American dish consisting of small, fried balls of cornmeal-based batter. They are a popular side dish or snack, often served with seafood or barbecue. Hush puppies are believed to have originated in the 1800s among Native Americans, who would fry balls of cornmeal mush. The name "hush puppy" is thought to have come from the fact that the balls of cornmeal batter were used to quiet (hush) puppies while their owners were fishing.

This article features two recipes for hush puppies: a classic hush puppy recipe and a vegan hush puppy recipe. The classic hush puppy recipe uses simple ingredients like cornmeal, flour, baking powder, eggs, milk, and onion. The vegan hush puppy recipe uses plant-based ingredients like cornmeal, flour, baking powder, plant-based milk, and onion. Both recipes are easy to follow and result in delicious, golden-brown hush puppies that are perfect for any occasion.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SOUTHERN HUSH PUPPIES



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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

oil (For frying)
3/4 cup flour
3/4 cup Cornmeal
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoon Paprika
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1 Egg (Large)
1 cup Buttermilk
4 tablespoons Butter (Cold and cut into small cubes)
Tarter Sauce (for serving)

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



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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.

HUSH PUPPIES



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Simple yet good.

Provided by Brittney Tun

Categories     Side Dish     Hushpuppie Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup self-rising cornmeal
½ onion, minced
½ cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 stalk celery, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch Cajun seasoning, or to taste

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



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Provided by Amanda Freitag

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups finely-ground white or yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
3/4 cup chopped fresh scallions
3 eggs, lightly beaten
Oil, for frying

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, pepper, salt, sugar, baking soda and cayenne. In another bowl, gently mix the buttermilk, scallions and eggs.
  • Whisk the wet and dry ingredients together until just combined, then rest the batter for 10 minutes.
  • In a 6-quart stockpot, pour enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350 to 360 degrees F. Drop small scoops or rounded tablespoons of the batter into the oil in batches of eight. As soon as the hush puppies start to float, use tongs to rotate and cook until both sides are crisp and light golden brown, 60 to 90 seconds. It helps to put a pasta strainer on top of the hush puppies at this point to keep them submerged. Use a slotted spoon to remove the hush puppies, and transfer to a clean brown paper bag to remove excess grease. Repeat for the remaining batter, about 24 hush puppies total.
  • Serve the hush puppies steaming hot.

HUSH PUPPIES (MADE EASY)



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Make and share this Hush Puppies (Made Easy) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Darlene Summers

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 7m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (8 1/2 ounce) packages Jiffy corn muffin mix
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup sweet onion, chopped fine
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Measure out 2 1/4 cups of the mix (keep leftover mix for later use).
  • Combine the mix with eggs and onion, mixing well.
  • Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into hot oil (370°). Turn when golden brown and fry on other side till golden.
  • Remove with slotted utensil and drain on paper towels.

VICKI'S HUSH PUPPIES



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Hush puppies are a good side for seafood.

Provided by VICKI C

Categories     Side Dish     Hushpuppie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 eggs, beaten
½ cup white sugar
1 large onion, diced
1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup self-rising cornmeal
1 quart oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, sugar, and onion. Blend in flour and cornmeal.
  • Heat 2 inches of oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Drop batter by rounded teaspoonfuls in hot oil, and fry until golden brown. Cook in small batches to maintain oil temperature. Drain briefly on paper towels. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 406.9 mg, Sugar 13.4 g

EASY HUSH PUPPIES



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Make and share this EASY Hush Puppies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by peppermintkitty

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 20 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup cornmeal
1 cup flour
1 can corn (whole or creamy)
1/2 finely chopped onion
1/4-1/2 cup beer or 1/4-1/2 cup milk
2 cups cooking oil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium pan.
  • Mix ingredients well.
  • Spoon tsp of mixture into hot oil.
  • Fry until brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.9, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 1.4, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.9

Tips:

  • Choose the right cornmeal. Stone-ground cornmeal will give your hush puppies a more rustic flavor and texture than regular cornmeal.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make your hush puppies tough.
  • Let the batter rest for a few minutes before frying. This will help the ingredients to meld together and create a more flavorful hush puppy.
  • Fry the hush puppies in hot oil. This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from becoming greasy.
  • Drain the hush puppies on paper towels before serving. This will help to remove any excess oil.

Conclusion:

Hush puppies are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of meals. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them crispy or soft, spicy or mild, there's a hush puppy recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give hush puppies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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