Smoked Cheddar Hush Puppies

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 20 min
  • Active: 20 min
  • Yield: 4 servings
Legend has it that fishermen used to toss bits of fried cornmeal batter to barking dogs to quiet them down, hence the name hush puppies! The little bites have become a requisite side for Southern barbecue.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with about 3 inches of vegetable oil and heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Line a large plate with paper towels.
  2. Whisk the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a mixing bowl. Stir in the buttermilk, pickled okra, smoked cheddar, corn kernels, scallions and egg.
  3. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of batter in the hot oil and fry, turning, until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the paper towels to drain; season with salt. Serve with honey mustard.