Texas Peteandreg Hush Puppies W Cheddar Cheese And Bacon Recipes

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 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!