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Hush Puppies, this is one of those foods that takes me back to being a kid. YUM! Love those things! But what about Hush Puppies dressed up? Cheddar Cheese & Bacon Hush Puppies made with Texas Pete Hot Sauce??? Sounds drool worthy to me!
Cheddar Cheese & Bacon Hush Puppies Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
- For frying Peanut, grapeseed or canola oil
- 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
- 2 tbsp Texas Pete® Hot Sauce
- 1 cup Texas Pete® Medium Salsa, drained, pulsed in food processor
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, thick shred
- 1/2 cup Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- To taste Kosher salt for finishing
INSTRUCTIONS:
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 Pete® Hot Sauce and Texas Pete® 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.
YIELD: 3 dozen 2" hush puppies.
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These look delicious and I bet they have a strong flavor! Yum!
I used to make Hush puppies all the time. I think this is a great recipe and would love to try making your version. They sure look delicious!
These look yummy! I haven’t had hush puppies in a very long time. I will probably try out this recipe. Thanks for sharing.