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Mississippi Hush Puppies

Source of Recipe


Southern Living, April 1997



List of Ingredients



• 1 cup self-rising cornmeal mix
  
• ½ cup self-rising flour
  
• 1 Tbsp sugar
  
• 1 large egg
  
• ½ cup beer (or milk)
  
• ½ cup diced onion
  
• ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
  
• 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
  
• Vegetable oil
  






Instructions



1. Combine first three ingredients in a large bowl, and make a well in center of mixture.
   
   
2. Combine egg and next four ingredients, stirring well; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
   
   
3. Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches into a Dutch oven or large saucepan; heat to 375° F. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls into hot oil, and fry in batches 2 minutes on each or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; serve immediately.
   
   Makes 1½ dozen.