Jalapeno hushpuppies

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Yellow cornmeal
½cupFlour
1teaspoonBaking powder
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonCrystal hot sauce
¼cupMined onions
2Fresh jalapenos, minced
2Eggs, beaten
½cupMilk

Directions

Preheat the fryer. In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, hot sauce, onions, and jalapenos, together. Stir in the eggs and milk. Mix until fully incorporated. Fry 1 tablespoon of the batter at a time. Fry the hushpuppies for 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown. Stirring constantly will ensure over-all browning. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate.

Season with Essense.

Yields: about 1½ dozen

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