Quick and Easy Hush Puppies

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I don't normally like hush puppies. They are generally too dry, too dense, and too bland for my taste. After tasting some in a restaurant that I actually liked, I decided to come up with a recipe of my own. This one deliberately uses stuff right out of the pantry so that it can be whipped up quickly and served fast.

Submitted by Denise
Updated on July 21, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
20 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

  • 2 (8.5 ounce) packages dry corn muffin mix (such as Jiffy®)

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk

  • 1 (14.75 ounce) can cream-style corn

  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

  • 1 pinch salt to taste

Directions

  1. Mix corn muffin mix, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl until blended.

  2. Stir eggs and evaporated milk into dry ingredients until moistened.

  3. Stir cream-style corn into mixture to make a moist batter. Let batter stand while oil heats.

  4. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  5. Gently drop a teaspoon of batter at a time into the hot oil, staying as close to the oil as possible to avoid splattering. Fry hush puppies until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch.

  6. Remove hush puppies with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Sprinkle with salt if desired.

Cook’s Note

This recipe is written for the Jiffy(R) corn muffin mix, which is very sweet. If you use another brand the balance of flavors will be off and you will likely need to adjust the seasonings.

If the hush puppies are not done enough, you can put them in the microwave for 30 seconds to finish them.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

176 Calories
9g Fat
22g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 176
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 461mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 38mg 3%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 90mg 2%

* 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.