Jalapeño Goat Cheese Hush Puppies

By Leslie Blythe  , , , , ,   

January 12, 2016

Hush Puppies are a ball of fried cornmeal, which a typical Southern side dish. These have goat cheese and jalapeño, which gives it an extra boost of flavor.

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: Makes about 18

Ingredients

1 cup yellow cornmeal

1½ tablespoons all purpose flour

1½ tablespoons sugar

¾ teaspoon coarse kosher salt

½ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon baking soda

½ cup buttermilk

2 tablespoons egg, beaten

1½ tablespoons jalapeño, seeded and chopped

4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Canola oil or vegetable oil (for deep-frying)

Directions

1Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Whisk buttermilk, egg, and chile in small bowl to blend. Stir buttermilk mixture and cheese into dry ingredients.

2Add enough oil to deep medium saucepan to reach 1 1/2 inches. Attach deep-fry thermometer to pan; heat oil to 320°F to 330°F over medium heat. Working in batches of 4 or 5, drop batter by tablespoonfuls into oil. Cook until golden, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer hush puppies to paper towels.

DO AHEAD:
Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm until crisp in 375°F oven, 12 to 14 minutes.
Bon Appétit September 2010 from Caseus Fromagerie Bistro, New Haven, CT

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