Jalapeño Hush Puppies Kick Your Super Bowl Party Up a Notch
Every week, we spotlight a different food blogger who’s shaking up the blogosphere with tempting recipes and knockout photography. Below, Nick Evans of Macheesmo shares a recipe for hush puppies with a fiery kick.
Photo: Nick Evans
By Nick Evans of Macheesmo
Jalapeño Hush Puppies
Makes about 1 dozen
¾ cup cornmeal
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Old Bay
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
½ cup buttermilk
1 jalapeño, diced
¼ white onion, diced
Oil for frying
In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients. Add eggs and buttermilk, then stir in jalapeño and onion.
In a deep pot, fill with oil to a depth of at least 2 inches and heat to 350°F. Fry large tablespoon scoops of batter for about 4 to 5 minutes, flipping halfway. When they are a nice golden brown color, take them out and let drain a bit on a paper towel. Let cool slightly and serve warm.
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White Bean and Roasted Garlic Dip with Rosemary from ‘Dips & Spreads
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