Hush Puppy Fritters Recipe

Name: Hush Puppy Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese 226g, softened; 2 cups cheddar cheese grated; 1/4 cup diced pimientos drained; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 1/2 tablespoons hot sauce; 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1/4 teaspoon celery salt; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 3 cups yellow cornmeal; 3 cups all purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 eggs; 1 1/2 cups half and half; 1/2 cup seed grape, or vegetable oil

Servings: persons

8 ounces cream cheese 226g, softened
2 cups cheddar cheese grated
1/4 cup diced pimientos drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
3 cups yellow cornmeal
3 cups all purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups half and half
1/2 cup seed grape, or vegetable oil

1
To prepare Pimiento Cheese Dip, add all ingredients to bowl of KitchenAid(R) Artisan Stand Mixer. Attach Bowl and Flat Beater to Mixer. Turn to Speed 4 and beat 5 minutes or until well blended. Transfer to serving dish. Wash and dry bowl and beater.
2
To prepare Fritters, preheat deep fryer to 350u00b0F.
3
Add cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cayenne to clean Mixer Bowl. Attach Bowl and Flat Beater to Mixer.Turn to Speed 3 and mix until combined. Stop mixer and add remaining ingredients. Turn to Speed 3 and mix until well blended.
4
Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into hot oil. Cook, in batches, 4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with cheese dip.

1697

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

164

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces cream cheese 226g, softened, 2 cups cheddar cheese grated, 1/4 cup diced pimientos drained, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Hush Puppy Fritters falls under the General 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 Puppy Fritters

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