Hush Puppies With Crab and Bacon Recipe

Name: Hush Puppies With Crab and Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cornmeal; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 eggs; 1 cup buttermilk, more if needed; 2 tablespoons warm bacon fat (or melted and slightly cooled butter); 1 cup crab meat (about 1/2 pound); 8 pieces well-cooked bacon, chopped fine; Salt and pepper; Oil, for deep-frying; Butter, for serving

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 200 degrees.
2
Cover a baking sheet with a double layer of paper towel.
3
In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, baking powder and baking soda.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk and bacon fat.
5
Add to the cornmeal mixture and mix to combine.
6
Stir in crab and bacon and season to taste.
7
Allow to stand for 10 to 15 minutes while oil heats.
8
In a Dutch oven or other large pot, add enough oil to come to a depth of 3 inches.
9
Heat over medium-high heat until oil is 350 to 360 degrees.
10
Form batter into golf ball-sized balls (if batter is too dry to cohere well, stir in a bit more buttermilk).
11
Drop balls into hot oil 5 or 6 at a time and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
12
As each batch is finished, place on baking sheet and put into the oven to keep warm.
13
Serve accompanied by plenty of room-temperature butter.

1705

kcal

Calories

139

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cornmeal, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Hush Puppies With Crab and Bacon falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hush Puppies With Crab and Bacon

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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