Cheddar Chile Hush Puppies Food

SMOKED CHEDDAR HUSH PUPPIES

Steps:

• Pour enough oil in a large Dutch oven to fill about a third of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350 degrees F. Line a plate with paper towels.
• Combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Stir in the buttermilk, okra, Cheddar, corn, scallions and egg. Working in batches, carefully drop heaping tablespoons of the batter into the oil. Fry, turning, until golden, about 5 minutes. Drain on the prepared plate. Season with salt. Serve with honey mustard.

CHEDDAR-CHILE HUSH PUPPIES

Steps:

• For hush puppies: In a large cast-iron Dutch oven, pour canola oil to halfway full. Heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350°. Line a plate with paper towels. Set aside. In a medium bowl, stir together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. In a separate medium bowl, stir together buttermilk, melted butter, and egg. Slowly add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Stir in cheese and chiles. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into hot oil. Fry in batches until golden brown, approximately 2 minutes per side. (Adjust heat as needed to maintain 350°.) Let drain on paper towels. For sauce: In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, chiles, and hot sauce. Serve with hush puppies.

HOT AND SPICY HUSH PUPPIES

Steps:

• Preheat deep fryer to 375 degrees F.
• Mix all the ingredients together into a large mixing bowl to form a thick batter.
• Dip 2 tablespoon spoons into water. Using the spoons scoop up some of the batter and drop into the hot oil. Work in batches. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and brown. Remove and drain on a paper towel lined sheet tray. Serve with dipping sauce.
• Mix the above ingredients together.

WHITE CHICKEN CHILI WITH CHEDDAR HUSHPUPPY CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Filling:
• In a 10 1/2-inch cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 cup onion, garlic, green pepper, cumin, and chili powder, and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Add the lime juice, cannellini beans, chicken, broth, and green chiles, and stir until just combined. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Crust:
• In a medium mixing bowl, beat the egg. Add the milk, butter, and cornbread mix, and blend well. Stir in 1/4 cup onion and the cheese. Pour over the chicken chili in the skillet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes.
• If desired, top with sour cream, salsa, and cilantro before serving.

TEXAS PETE® HUSH PUPPIES W/ CHEDDAR CHEESE & BACON

Steps:

• Preheat fryer to 350 degrees or pour 4 inches of oil into a deep, heavy pot. Clip a candy thermometer on the side of the pot and bring to 350 degrees over medium-high heat.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper and baking powder. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, garlic, Texas Pete® Hot Sauce and Texas Pete® Medium Salsa. Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.
• Add cheese and bacon. Mix until just combined.
• Using 2 tablespoons or a #30 scoop, carefully drop balls of batter into fryer. Fry for about 4 minutes, turning halfway through until golden brown and cooked through.
• Transfer to paper towel lined sheet tray and sprinkle with kosher salt to taste. Serve immediately.

WHITE CHICKEN CHILI WITH CHEDDAR HUSHPUPPY CRUST

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 400°F Heat oil over medium heat in 10 1/2-inch cast iron skillet. Add 1 cup onion, garlic, green pepper, cumin and chili powder; sauté about 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add remaining filling ingredients; simmer about 10 minutes.
• BEAT egg in medium bowl. Add milk, butter and cornbread mix; mix well. Stir in 1/4 cup onion and cheese. Pour over chicken chili in skillet.
• BAKE 25 to 30 minutes or until cornbread is golden brown. Top with sour cream, salsa, and/or cilantro, if desired.