QUICK JALAPENO HUSH PUPPIES

Quick Jalapeno Hush Puppies image

The crunchy exterior of these southern-style snacks is a nice contrast to the moist cornbread. Jalapeno peppers and hot sauce add a hint of heat. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
3/4 cup 2% milk
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, jalapenos, onion and hot sauce. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined., In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, 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 56 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.