Hush Puppies I

Rating: 3.32 stars
105 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 31
  • 4 star values: 25
  • 3 star values: 16
  • 2 star values: 13
  • 1 star values: 20

A delicious treat from the American South. These tender morsels smell great and taste even better!

By SUNSET1

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Recipe Summary

Servings:
6
Yield:
2 dozen
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

6
Original recipe yields 6 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Heat vegetable oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).

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  • In a large mixing bowl, combine corn meal, baking powder, salt, milk, and water. Mix in egg and chopped onion.

  • Shape the batter into small balls, approximately 1 tablespoon each.

  • Use a long handled spoon to gently slide the hush puppies into the hot oil. Cook 8 or 10 at a time, until golden brown. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon, and roll on paper towels to briefly drain. Serve hot.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
531 calories; protein 8.2g; carbohydrates 52g; fat 33.6g; cholesterol 35.9mg; sodium 803.3mg. Full Nutrition
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Most helpful positive review

krazi4
Rating: 4 stars
12/30/2003
I followed the recipe to a tee and it was still to goopy so I added the following: 3/4 C flour 1/2 tsp. more salt 1/2 C. sugar and they turned out Perfect!!! Everybody loved them! Thanks for the recipe. Read More
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Most helpful critical review

MASSIVEMO1
Rating: 3 stars
12/19/2003
i would recommend reducing the measures of the liquid ingredients the batter was entirely too loose i had to add a lot of flour and corn meal to achieve consistancy. however they did end up tasting really good. Read More
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(60)
105 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 31
  • 4 star values: 25
  • 3 star values: 16
  • 2 star values: 13
  • 1 star values: 20
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krazi4
Rating: 4 stars
12/29/2003
I followed the recipe to a tee and it was still to goopy so I added the following: 3/4 C flour 1/2 tsp. more salt 1/2 C. sugar and they turned out Perfect!!! Everybody loved them! Thanks for the recipe. Read More
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(99)
MICHELLEDILL
Rating: 4 stars
01/20/2004
This is a great recipe. I used beer in place of the milk and water. My husband really enjoyed it give it a try. Read More
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MASSIVEMO1
Rating: 3 stars
12/19/2003
i would recommend reducing the measures of the liquid ingredients the batter was entirely too loose i had to add a lot of flour and corn meal to achieve consistancy. however they did end up tasting really good. Read More
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(60)
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DANIELLE_SWAIN
Rating: 5 stars
09/18/2003
better then any in a restaurant Read More
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MRSDOODLE
Rating: 4 stars
07/01/2003
taste better than the restaurants!! Read More
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ARRIKA
Rating: 5 stars
09/11/2003
As a child I hated hushpuppies. But I saw a recipe that made me want to try it again. I checked here for a quicker one an....WOW this was the best thing I had ever tasted. It was fast easy little clean up and I was able to do it while chatting on line. Now that is what I call a recipe. Read More
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Amy Trombley
Rating: 2 stars
06/23/2003
These had a really great texture - but the flavor just wasn't there. Read More
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PANIKUSS
Rating: 4 stars
08/20/2003
These were okay. But I thought they were pretty bland. Maybe next time I will add a bit of corn and just a little sugar. Read More
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SEXIETJETT2
Rating: 4 stars
04/14/2003
I made this recipe for my family. To make some thing different. The kids loved them with ketchup & so did my husband. Read More
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