Recipes Bread Quick Bread Recipes Cornbread Recipes Creole Hot Water Cornbread 4.2 (13) 12 Reviews 3 Photos A very simple recipe. These crispy little patties are fried and served warm, drizzled with honey, maple syrup or honey butter. Submitted by Walita J Powell Updated on June 7, 2021 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 3 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 mins Total Time: 22 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 patties Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 ⅔ cups cornmeal ¾ teaspoon Creole seasoning 1 tablespoon minced onion 1 ¾ teaspoons white sugar 5 teaspoons shortening 1 ¼ cups boiling water lard for frying Directions Combine the cornmeal, Creole seasoning, onion, and sugar in a medium bowl. Pour in boiling water and shortening; stir until the shortening melts. Melt lard or bacon fat to a depth of 1/2 inch in a large skillet; bring to a temperature of 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) over medium-high heat. Shape heaping tablespoons of the dough into flattened balls (thickness is a personal preference). Fry in hot oil, turning once, until crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 129 Calories 7g Fat 16g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 129 % Daily Value * Total Fat 7g 8% Saturated Fat 2g 11% Cholesterol 4mg 1% Sodium 31mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 16g 6% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 1g Protein 1g 3% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 1mg 0% Iron 1mg 4% Potassium 32mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.