Hush Puppies

Hush Puppies Recipe

What are Hush Puppies? Hush puppies are fried cornmeal balls. Also known as corn dodgers or pups, these fried bread are popular in the southern states of America.

They are small, savory, made of cornmeal batter and great with a dipping sauce such as Sriracha or spicy mayonnaise.

They are frequently served as a side dish with seafood and other deep-fried dishes popular in the south, for example: fish fry (fried catfish), seafood boil or shrimp boil.

This easy hush puppies recipe is every bit authentic, crispy, delicious and as good as the ones at Long John Silver’s.

How to Make Hush Puppies?

Hush puppies calls for the following ingredients:

• Cornmeal
• All-purpose flour
• Eggs
• Baking powder and baking soda
• Onion
• Buttermilk

To make this side dish, first you combine all the ingredients together. It’s important not to stir. Stir just until the batter is lumpy then deep fried in hot oil until they become golden and crispy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Best Oil for Deep-Fryingt

Use a neutral tasting oil such as vegetable oil to deep fry hushpuppies.

Can You Freeze Leftover?

Absolutely. Once they are ready, you can keep the leftover frozen in the refrigerator. Just reheat them in a toaster oven when ready to serve again.

How Many Calories Per Serving?

This homemade recipe is only 65 calories per piece.

What to Serve with this Recipe?

Serve this dish with seafood main dishes. For a healthy Southern-style meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.

This Recipe Goes Well with:

Garlic Butter Fish

Seafood Boil

Baked Cod

Garlic Lemon Butter Crab Legs

Other Recipes You Might Like

• Fried Okra
• Crawfish Boil
• Skillet Corn Bread

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Rating

Hush Puppies

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Hush Puppies

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 3 minutes

Servings 14 Balls

Calories 65 kcal

Author Bee | Rasa Malaysia

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk*
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• Vegetable oil or shortening for deep-fat frying

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Instructions

1. In a medium bowl stir together first six ingredients ( through salt). Make a well in center of flour mixture.
2. In a small bowl combine next three ingredients (through green onions). Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened ( batter should be lumpy ).
   
3. In a 3-qt. saucepan or deep-fat fryer heat 2 inches vegetable oil to 375°For each hush puppy, drop a slightly rounded tablespoon of the batter into hot oil. Fry, three or four at a time, 3 minutes or until golden, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
   

Recipe Notes

Adapted from Taste of Home.

To make 1/2 cup sour milk, place 2 tsp. lemon juice or vinegar in a glass measuring cup. Add enough milk to make 1/2 cup total liquid; stir. Let stand 5 minutes before using.

Nutrition Facts

Hush Puppies

Amount Per Serving (14 Pieces)

Calories 65 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1g 2%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 13mg 4%

Sodium 73mg 3%

Potassium 66mg 2%

Total Carbohydrates 11g 4%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 1g

Protein 2g 4%

Vitamin A 1%

Vitamin C 0.4%

Calcium 1.7%

Iron 2.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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