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Vicki's Hush Puppies

SUBMITTED BY: VICKI C PHOTO BY: lisapalermo

"Hush puppies are a good side for seafood."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 94 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  40 Min
Original recipe yield 24 hush puppies

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 cup self-rising cornmeal
  • 1 quart oil for frying

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, sugar, and onion. Blend in flour and cornmeal.
  2. Heat 2 inches of oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Drop batter by rounded teaspoonfuls in hot oil, and fry until golden brown. Cook in small batches to maintain oil temperature. Drain briefly on paper towels. Serve hot.

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2004 by grneyedmustang
These were a little dry, I added milk. I also removed the sugar, for I don't like my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by JONSMOM96
I did not use the onion since my 6 year old will not eat anything with an onion in it, so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by SHEILAPITTO
I grew up in the South and these were just like the ones we had in the old days. I made half... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2003 by CAROLALEX1
I used this recipe for the church fish fry and everyone raved over the hush puppies and ask... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2008 by lisapalermo
These are awesome. I tried another recipe on this site and was very disappointed. I had to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2007 by Future Mrs Bane
THESE WERE GREAT! I’m in CA and our homesick friend from Georgia told us to make these. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2006 by C Wimberly
I have made this about 6 times since May, each with rave reviews. My aunt was always the hush... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2006 by Cheoahbutterfly
These were really good. I did not have any self-rising flour, so I just used all cornmeal. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by Sarah J.
These were nice and sweet. I added sweetcorn. I, like another reviewer, served them with honey... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2005 by KITTLES1
Excellent! I found that it was nessesary to add a 1/4 cup of milk to the mixture, as others... MORE