Cheddar-Beer Hush Puppies

Cheddar-Beer Hush Puppies

Adapted from a recipe card in "Cooking with Beer".
For Christmas 2019 my Mom gave me a cookbook, specifically 'Cooking With Beer' recipe card set and that is where this recipe comes from. This sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 36 hush puppies

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups medium grain cornmeal
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bottle lager, (12 oz / 330 ml)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded, (3 oz / 85 g)
  • 2 fresh Jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
  • cooking oil, for deep frying, as needed

Instructions
 

  • Fill a saucepan with 3 inches of cooking oil. Heat to 180 C (350 F). Line a baking sheet with 3 layers of paper towels.
  • While the oil is heating, add to a large mixing bowl the first 7 ingredients and whisk together.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the lager and egg.
  • Slowly whisk the beer mixture into the cornmeal mixture until smooth.
  • Stir in the cheese and jalapenos.
  • When the oil is hot, work in batches, drop the batter by heaping tablespoons into the oil. Fry 2 minutes or until golden brown, turning as needed.
  • Transfer hush puppies to the prepared baking sheet to drain.
  • Repeat cooking the remaining batter until all are cooked.
  • Serve as side dish, enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving.

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