Texas Pete Hush Puppies W Cheddar Cheese Bacon Recipes

SMOKED CHEDDAR HUSH PUPPIES

Steps:

• Pour enough oil in a large Dutch oven to fill about a third of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350 degrees F. Line a plate with paper towels.
• Combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Stir in the buttermilk, okra, Cheddar, corn, scallions and egg. Working in batches, carefully drop heaping tablespoons of the batter into the oil. Fry, turning, until golden, about 5 minutes. Drain on the prepared plate. Season with salt. Serve with honey mustard.

TEXAS PETEANDREG; HUSH PUPPIES W/ CHEDDAR CHEESE AND BACON

Steps:

• 1. Preheat fryer to 350°F or pour 4 inches of oil into a deep, heavy pot. Clip a candy thermometer on the side of the pot and bring to 350°F over medium-high heat. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper and baking powder. Set aside. 3. In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, garlic, Texas Pete® Hot Sauce and Texas Pete® Medium Salsa. Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just mixed. 4. Add cheese and bacon. Mix until just combined. 5. Using 2 tablespoons or a #30 scoop, carefully drop balls of batter into fryer. Fry for about 4 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through. 6. Transfer to paper towel lined sheet tray and sprinkle with kosher salt to taste. Serve immediately.

BACON HUSH PUPPIES

Steps:

• Mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda and cheese in medium bowl. Add buttermilk, eggs and bacon bits; stir just until blended.
• Heat oil in large saucepan to 375°F. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter, in batches, into hot oil; cook 2 to 3 min. or until browned on both sides. (Hush puppies will float to the top as they cook.) Remove hush puppies from oil with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
• Place in shallow pan in warm oven to keep warm until ready to serve.

JALAPENO & BACON HUSH PUPPIES WITH CHIPOTLE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oil in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven to 350 degrees F.
• In bowl, combine bacon, jalapeno, cornmeal, flour, cayenne, paprika, onion, chives, 1 cup sour cream, egg and cheese.
• Mix well to combine.
• Drop heaping tablespoon-sized amounts of the mixture into the hot oil. Fry in batches for 2 to 3 minutes each.
• Remove from the oil to paper towels to drain and season immediately with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a serving platter or bowl and serve with the dip.
• For the dip:
• Combine remaining cup of sour cream, Chipotle Tabasco, and lime juice and zest. Mix well to combine.

BACON CHEDDAR JALAPEñO-STUFFED HUSH PUPPIES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a medium-sized bowl, add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and bacon, and use a hand mixer to blend until combined.
• Using a teaspoon, scoop out the cream cheese mixture and roll into a ball. Place onto a parchment paper-lined sheet tray and freeze for 30 minutes.
• In a bowl, add the cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and cayenne pepper, and whisk to combine.
• In a separate bowl, add the buttermilk, egg, and onion, and stir until combined.
• Slowly add the buttermilk mixture to the dry ingredients, whisking until just combined. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Preheat a pot of oil to 350˚F (180˚C).
• Dip the cream cheese balls into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated on all sides.
• Add the hush puppies to the oil and fry until golden brown on all sides.
• Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel lined-plate to drain.
• Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!