Best 8 Best Hush Puppies Recipes

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When it comes to Southern comfort food, hush puppies hold a special place in many people's hearts. These bite-sized balls of fried cornmeal batter have a crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior that make them an irresistible side dish or appetizer. Whether you prefer them served with butter, honey, or your favorite dipping sauce, there's no denying the appeal of a perfectly cooked hush puppy. To help you create the best hush puppies, we've compiled some tips and tricks from experienced cooks, along with a selection of mouthwatering recipes that will satisfy your craving for this Southern delicacy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST HUSH PUPPIES



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Some years ago, I was a cook on a large cattle ranch. One day, I thought back to the hush puppies I'd had as a child on a southern trip, and I ended up creating my own version of them. They go well as part of an old-fashioned fried chicken dinner with mashed potatoes and gravy, buttermilk biscuits, corn on the cob and watermelon pickles! -Karyl Goodhart, Geraldine, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
3/4 cup 2% milk
3/4 cup cream-style corn
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add egg, milk and corn; stir just until combined. , In a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop tablespoons of batter, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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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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.

JALAPENO HUSHPUPPIES



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 36 hushpuppies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 quarts peanut oil, for frying
1 1/2 cups self-rising cornmeal
1 cup self-rising flour
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (7-ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers, drained or 3/4 cup fresh jalapenos, seeded and finely diced
1 (15-ounce) can creamed corn
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Paula Deen's Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce, for dipping, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the oil to 350 degrees F. in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven.
  • In a 1-quart mixing bowl, stir the cornmeal, flour, onion, jalapeno, corn, and eggs, until blended. Allow to stand 5 minutes.
  • Drop the batter by teaspoonfuls into the hot oil. Don't overcrowd; leave room for the hushpuppies to be turned. Cook the hushpuppies until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Keep the cooked hushpuppies warm in an oven while cooking the remaining batter. Lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste, and transfer them to a serving dish. Serve with Paula Deen's Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce, if desired.

TRUE SOUTHERN HUSH PUPPIES



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I spent many a night at "Henry's Fish and Grill", one of the top restaurants in Mississippi, and had these wonderful hush puppies with fresh caught bass that we would catch and the chef so graciously prepared. It wasn't until my cousin married one of the chefs that I ever got the recipe. I never gave it out, but now they are sadly no longer there and I want to pass on this beautiful recipe. I hope you enjoy it--and Chef Henry, this is your recipe.

Provided by STARTERWIFE

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 2 DOZ., 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1 egg
1 onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon instant grits (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix all together and drop in hot oil by teaspoonfuls drain on paper.

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 JUSTIN WILSON STYLE



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These are absolutely the greatest and go great with fried fish. This recipe is from the late Justin Wilson

Provided by Nimz_

Categories     Breads

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1 egg, beaten
1/4-1/2 cup finely chopped green onion (including the green part)
3/4-1 cup buttermilk (add slowly so you don't get the batter too runny.)
vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Combine all dry ingredients.
  • Add egg, buttermilk and onions.
  • Mix well.
  • Drop in deep hot oil by spoonsful and brown on all sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.9, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 32.2, Sodium 605.3, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.8, Protein 4.9

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.

Tips:

  • Use cold beer. Cold beer helps to create a light and fluffy batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the hush puppies tough.
  • Fry the hush puppies in hot oil. The oil should be at least 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. Overcrowding the pan will prevent the hush puppies from cooking evenly.
  • Serve the hush puppies hot. Hush puppies are best served 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 customized to your own liking. With a little practice, you can make perfect hush puppies that will be the hit of your next party or gathering.

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