Spicy Hush Puppies

By Gggoody

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 3/4 cup self rising flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 small sweet onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
• 4 green onion, sliced thin
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 cup buttermilk

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat deep fryer to 375 degrees F.

Mix all the ingredients together into a large mixing bowl to form a thick batter.

Dip 2 tablespoon spoons into water. Using the spoons scoop up some of the batter and drop into the hot oil. Work in batches. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and brown. Remove and drain on a paper towel lined sheet tray. Serve with sweet dipping sauce... or ranch :)