Best 7 Hush Puppies I Recipes
If you're searching for the perfect hush puppies to complement your next seafood feast or as a delightful side dish, look no further. These bite-sized balls of cornbread goodness are a true Southern delicacy. With their crispy golden exterior and fluffy, savory interior, hush puppies are sure to be a hit among family and friends. Whether you prefer traditional recipes or are looking for unique variations with spices and fillings, our comprehensive guide has everything you need to create the best hush puppies possible.
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HUSH PUPPIES
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
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
Simple yet good.
Provided by Brittney Tun
Categories Side Dish Hushpuppie Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
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
Down the street from our previous home in Los Angeles, there's a small joint called Mel's Fish Shack. You choose from any number of pieces of fish that they batter and fry, and we'd always get an order of hush puppies to go with it. I remember many sunny days on our porch, crunching through those crunchy puppies with my mouth slightly open to let all the steam out! I was never good at waiting for food to cool down! When I asked them if they'd share their recipe, the owner looked at me like I was weird and said, we just buy them. I was so disappointed, but then was so happy to find out they're really easy to make! Here's my version, inspired by an Indian teatime snack, dhokla, which is a savory steamed chickpea cake that's doused with mustard seeds, curry leaves and coconut.
Provided by Aarti Sequeira
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings (about 20 hush puppies)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a triple layer of paper towels, then set a wire cooling rack over the top. Set aside.
- For the tempering oil: Warm the ghee in a small skillet or tadka pan over medium heat. Drop a couple of mustard seeds into the ghee; if they sizzle immediately, then it's hot enough. Add the remaining mustard seeds and the green chile. Cook about 5 seconds, then carefully add the curry leaves (they will splutter!). Cook about 30 seconds, then pour into a small bowl and set aside to cool down.
- For the hush puppies: Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and soda, turmeric and salt together in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, egg and lime zest together. Stir the wet ingredients and the now cooled-off tadka into the cornmeal mixture until just combined. Set aside to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, fill 10-inch cast-iron skillet with frying oil about 3/4-inch deep, or fill a deep-fryer. Preheat until it registers 375 degrees F.
- Drop little balls (about 1 tablespoon) of batter into the oil, being sure not to overcrowd the skillet. Fry, flipping often, until deep golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer the hush puppies to the prepared rack, then sprinkle with salt and lime juice and keep warm in oven.
- To serve, sprinkle with the cilantro and coconut.
HUSH PUPPIES I
A delicious treat from the American South. These tender morsels smell great and taste even better!
Provided by SUNSET1
Categories Side Dish Hushpuppie Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat vegetable oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine corn meal, baking powder, salt, milk, and water. Mix in egg and chopped onion.
- Shape the batter into small balls, approximately 1 tablespoon each.
- Use a long handled spoon to gently slide the hush puppies into the hot oil. Cook 8 or 10 at a time, until golden brown. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon, and roll on paper towels to briefly drain. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.7 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 35.9 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 803.3 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
GRANDMA'S HUSH PUPPIES
My grandparent's used to have a Fish Fry at their house about once a month. Grandma always put the hush puppy batter together while grandpa sat on the back porch and fried them with the fish in his big frying cooker. You just can't have a Fish Fry without these wonderful hush puppies. This recipe makes about 15-20 hush puppies.
Provided by gertc96
Categories Healthy
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pour vegetable oil into the fryer of your choice. Allow it to be getting hot while mixing.
- Mix the first five ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Add the last four ingredients and mix well.
- If the batter isn't the consistency of pancake batter, add a little more flour to thicken or a little more milk for thinning.
- Take a metal spoon and dip into the hot grease. This allows the batter to just slide off into the grease after putting on spoon.
- Now, take about 1 tbs. size spoonfuls and place into grease.
- Allow to cook for about 5 minute or until golden brown and turn.
- Let cook on other side for about 3 more minute.
- Remove from grease and drain on paper towel lined plate.
- Enjoy with fried fish and cole slaw.
BAKED HUSH PUPPIES
Here's a healthier alternative to the usual deep-fried hush puppies. I think these look like mini corn muffins, but they taste the way a hush puppy should. Originally from an August 1983 issue of Bon Apetit from "The Cook's Exchange Readers' Best Recipes".
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Quick Breads
Time 40m
Yield 12-18 hush puppies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Spray cups of mini muffin pans with nonstick vegetable spray.
- Blend cornmeal, flour,baking powder, salt, sugar and red pepper in medium bowl.
- Stir in onion.
- Beat eggs, milk and oil in small bowl.
- Add to cornmeal mixture and stir just until blended.
- Spoon batter into prepared muffin pan, filling cups 1/2 to 2/3 full.
- Bake until golden, about 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
- Serve immediately.
BEST HUSH PUPPIES
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
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.
Tips:
- Before frying hush puppies, add some finely diced fresh herbs like chives, parsley, or green onions to the batter for an extra layer of flavor.
- To save time and effort, use a cupcake scoop to portion out the batter into the hot oil. This ensures uniform-sized hush puppies and makes the process more efficient.
- If you don't have a deep fryer, you can use a large saucepan or Dutch oven filled with oil. Make sure the oil is at least 3 inches deep and preheated to 350°F (175°C) before frying the hush puppies.
- To test if the oil is hot enough, drop a small piece of the batter into the oil. If it sizzles and floats to the surface immediately, the oil is ready.
- Don't overcrowd the pot when frying the hush puppies. Give them enough space to fry evenly and prevent them from sticking together.
- Use a slotted spoon or wire skimmer to remove the hush puppies from the oil and drain them on paper towels. This helps remove excess oil and makes them crispy.
- Serve hush puppies hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, remoulade, or ranch dressing.
Conclusion:
Hush puppies are the perfect side dish for any meal, especially seafood. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer them with cornmeal, bread crumbs, or a combination of both, hush puppies are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create delicious hush puppies that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. So, next time you're looking for a tasty side dish, give hush puppies a try!
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