Bacon-Cheddar Hush Puppies
(from nmgresearch’s recipe box)
Delight your dinner guests with this collection of easy first bites, perfect for any occasion.
Source: Pillsbury
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves 22 people
Categories: APPETIZERS
Ingredients
- Oil for deep frying
- 2 cups cornmeal mix
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz.)
- 6 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
Directions
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In small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients. Refrigerate until serving time.
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ep fryer or heavy 3-quart saucepan, heat 2 inches oil to 360. In medium bowl, stir cornmeal mix, buttermilk, egg, salt and pepper. Stir in cheese and bacon.
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Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into hot oil. Fry 2 to 3 minutes, turning several times, until golden brown. Drain on cooling rack over paper towels. Serve hush puppies with Ranch Sauce.