Mississippi Hush Puppies

 

 Hush-puppies were never a favorite of mine until I became an adult. Now I really enjoy a side of "bread" as I eat my seafood! These aren't just your typical cornmeal flavored hush-puppies, these are exploding with flavor from the green pepper, jalpeno and oinon that is added! They are super simple and are quick to make. I made them first, then threw them into the oven to stay warm until my shrimp were done. They also warm up nicely for left overs!

 

 

Ingredients

• 1 cup self-rising cornmeal mix
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 large egg 
• 1/2 cup milk or beer  (Substituting beer for milk makes these lighter and tangier)
• 1/2 cup diced onion 
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 
• 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
•  A few splashes of your favorite hot sauce
• Vegetable oil 

Preparation

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl, and make a well in center of mixture.
2. Combine egg and next 4 ingredients, stirring well; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
   
   
3. Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches into a Dutch oven or large saucepan; heat to 375°.
4. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls into hot oil, and fry in batches 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; serve immediately.
   
   
   
   
   I hope you guys will try these! They are a perfect side to shrimp and fish!! We loved the extra spice to them and the flavor that the green pepper and onion add! A must try! 

   

   
   

   Enjoy!

   
   

   Live, laugh & Love,

   ~Lana