Sweet Corn Hush Puppies
Sweet Corn Hush Puppies - A Delicious Southern Treat
If you're looking for a tasty and easy-to-make appetizer, then Sweet Corn Hush Puppies are the perfect choice. These crispy, golden-brown balls of cornmeal batter are a classic Southern dish that will leave your taste buds begging for more.
Ingredients (serves 4):
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup canned sweet corn, drained
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Cooking Tips:
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the hush puppies. Test it by dropping a small amount of batter into the oil. If it sizzles and floats to the top, the oil is ready.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying. This will cause the temperature of the oil to drop and result in soggy hush puppies.
- Drain the hush puppies on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Cooking Process:
1. In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add the sweet corn, onion, and green bell pepper to the dry ingredients and mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
4. Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
6. Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, drop the batter into the hot oil, a few at a time.
7. Fry the hush puppies until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
8. Remove the hush puppies from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
9. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Appearance and Taste:
Sweet Corn Hush Puppies are small, round, and golden-brown in color. They have a crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior. The sweet corn adds a burst of flavor that complements the savory onion and green bell pepper. These hush puppies are perfect as an appetizer or side dish and are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Type of Dish: Appetizer/Side Dish
Main Ingredients:
- Cornmeal
- Sweet Corn
- Onion
