Sweet Onion Hush Puppies | Classic Southern Recipe | Faye Thompson | @southerncooking

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sweet onion

🥗Healthier: green onions

💰Cheaper: regular onion

Green onions provide a milder flavor and are often less expensive.

Combine 1.5 cups self-rising flour and 1 cup self-rising cornmeal in a bowl.

Add 0.5 cup of cheddar cheese and 1 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.

Crack 2 eggs into the bowl without beating them.

Chop 1 onion and add it to the mixture.

Pour in 1 cup of beer and mix until combined, adjusting with flour if the batter is too thin.

Heat oil in a pan to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil.

Turn the hush puppies to ensure even cooking and remove when golden brown.

Drain on paper towels.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens