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Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño-Stuffed Hush Puppies

Name: Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño-Stuffed Hush Puppies
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 jalapeñoes, seeded, minced; 1 pack bacon, cooked, crumbled; 1 ½ cups yellow cornmeal; ½ cup all purpose flour; 3 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons sugar; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 egg, beaten; 1 yellow onion, grated; oil, to fry

By Tasty1 hr 20 min6 servings

Bite into these Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Stuffed Hush Puppies for a flavor explosion that'll leave you craving more! Perfectly crispy on the outside and filled with a cheesy, spicy surprise, these little gems are the ultimate comfort food with a kick.

Instructions

1
In a medium-sized bowl, add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and bacon, and use a hand mixer to blend until combined.
2
Using a teaspoon, scoop out the cream cheese mixture and roll into a ball. Place onto a parchment paper-lined sheet tray and freeze for 30 minutes.
3
In a bowl, add the cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and cayenne pepper, and whisk to combine.
4
In a separate bowl, add the buttermilk, egg, and onion, and stir until combined.
5
Slowly add the buttermilk mixture to the dry ingredients, whisking until just combined. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
6
Preheat a pot of oil to 350˚F (180˚C).
7
Dip the cream cheese balls into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated on all sides.
8
Add the hush puppies to the oil and fry until golden brown on all sides.
9
Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel lined-plate to drain.
10
Serve immediately.
11
Enjoy!