Cornmeal Hush Puppies

Prep Time:

5 min

Cook Time:

10 min

Total Time:

15 min

Servings:

Whether you make these mini fried balls of cornmeal dough for appetizer or to go on the side of a meal, you will not be disappointed. Cornmeal Hush Puppies are golden brown on the outside, soft on the inside and they’re ready in minutes. This Southern food recipe is the perfect addition to any meal.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups Quaker® - White Corn Meal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup finely chopped onion (optional)
2 to 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep fat frying

How to make it

1

Pour oil into deep fat fryer or 2-quart saucepan.
2

While oil is heating, combine corn meal, flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl.
3

Add milk, egg and onion; mix well.
4

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls into deep, hot oil (375°F).
5

Fry only a few at a time until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes.
6

Turn once with slotted spoon for best browning.
7

Remove from oil; drain on several layers of paper towels.
8

Serve warm.