Peppery hush puppies

4 dozen

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsCornmeal
½cupPancake mix
1teaspoonBaking powder
teaspoonSugar
1teaspoonSalt
½cupDiced onion
½cupDiced green pepper
2eachesJalapeno peppers; seeded and diced
1eachEgg
1cupButtermilk
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
teaspoonHot sauce
Vegetable oil

Directions

Combine first 8 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well. Add egg and next 3 ingredients, and stir well.

Pour oil to a depth of 2 to 3 inches into a Dutch oven or heavy saucepan. Heat to 375 F. Carefully drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls into oil; cook only a few at a time, turning once. Fry 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until hush puppies are golden brown.

Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

Recipe from Pam Clayton Printed in May 1988"Southern Living" p101-2 Typos by Jeff Pruett

Submitted By JEFF PRUETT On 05-11-95