Cheesy Deep-Fried Hush Puppies

Submitted by Lennie

"I have not tried this, but it just sounds soooo good to me!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 295.73 ml cornmeal
• 118.29 ml finely chopped onion
• 59.14 ml all-purpose flour
• 3.69 ml salt
• 2.46 ml baking soda
• 1.23 ml freshly ground black pepper
• 0.61 ml cayenne pepper
• 177.44 ml evaporated milk
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 14.79 ml lemon juice
• 236.59 ml shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• vegetable oil

directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, onion, flour, salt, baking soda, black pepper and cayenne pepper.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, egg and lemon juice; fold into cornmeal mixture, along with cheese.
3. Mix just until blended.
4. In a large pot or an electric frying pan, pour in vegetable oil to a 2-inch depth; heat to 350F.
5. Drop batter by rounded tablespoons into hot oil; turn to brown evenly.
6. Cook, turning frequently, for about 3 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Remove with slotted spoon; drain.
8. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[The Giggle Box]

We had these with chili tonight and my family really enjoyed them. I made them a little too big, but other then that, they were great! Thanks Lennie!

 

[Melody Pond 1]

I really liked these. Had them with blackened catfish. I also made them a bit too big, but they were delicious!