Texas Pete Hush Puppies W/ Cheddar Cheese & Bacon Recipe

Name: Texas Pete Hush Puppies W/ Cheddar Cheese & Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Texas Pete Original Hot Sauce; 1 cup medium Texas Pete Medium Salsa, drained, pulsed in food processor; 8 cups peanut oil; 1 ¼ cups white cornmeal; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 egg, beaten; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 1 cup cheddar cheese, thick shred; ½ cup bacon, cooked and crumbled

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons Texas Pete Original Hot Sauce
1 cup medium Texas Pete Medium Salsa, drained, pulsed in food processor
8 cups peanut oil
1 ¼ cups white cornmeal
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 cup cheddar cheese, thick shred
½ cup bacon, cooked and crumbled

1
Preheat fryer to 350 degrees or pour 4 inches of oil into a deep, heavy pot.
2
Clip a candy thermometer on the side of the pot and bring to 350 degrees over medium-high heat.
3
In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper and baking powder.
4
Set aside.
5
In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, garlic, Texas Pete Hot Sauce and Texas Pete Medium Salsa.
6
Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.
7
Add cheese and bacon.
8
Mix until just combined.
9
Using 2 tablespoons or a #30 scoop, carefully drop balls of batter into fryer.
10
Fry for about 4 minutes, turning halfway through until golden brown and cooked through.
11
Transfer to paper towel lined sheet tray and sprinkle with kosher salt to taste.
12
Serve immediately.

3564

kcal

Calories

306

Fat

106

Carbs

151

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons Texas Pete Original Hot Sauce, 1 cup medium Texas Pete Medium Salsa, drained, pulsed in food processor, 8 cups peanut oil, 1 ¼ cups white cornmeal, and more.

Yes, Texas Pete Hush Puppies W/ Cheddar Cheese & Bacon falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Texas Pete Hush Puppies W/ Cheddar Cheese & Bacon

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