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Baked Hushpuppies

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Tasty Kitchen Blog: Baked Hushpuppies. Guest post by Natalie Perry of Perry's Plate, recipe submitted by TK member beachbumwannabe.

 
Have you ever had a hushpuppy? A true hushpuppy is a cornmeal-based dough that’s fried into little balls. Sometimes onions and peppers are added, but that’s basically it. Hushpuppies have very strong ties to the American South, like fried dill pickles and fried okra (two more of my favorite fried goodies) and are commonly served as a side dish at seafood restaurants.

Oh, and they’re deliciously addictive. I head straight for these when the competitive BBQ tents go up here in Reno, Nevada. Sorry ribs, I’ll catch you later.

Tasty Kitchen member beachbumwannabe (aren’t we all??) submitted this grease-free version, and I was dying to try it. Baked Hushpuppies are pretty good. They’re not identical to the fried version, but they’re a great, lighter alternative. Plus, they’re a great little dipper for soups and chilis. Or a finger food at a party buffet.

If you happen to be a hushpuppy purist and red flags are going off all over the place, just think of these as mini corn muffins. Ah, better?

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Baked Hushpuppies. Guest post by Natalie Perry of Perry's Plate, recipe submitted by TK member beachbumwannabe.

First, gather your ingredients. You’ll need cornmeal, flour, an egg, baking powder, salt, cooking oil, milk, an egg, green onions, peppers, and honey.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Baked Hushpuppies. Guest post by Natalie Perry of Perry's Plate, recipe submitted by TK member beachbumwannabe.

Grab a medium-sized mixing bowl and toss in the cornmeal and flour. For mine, I used whole wheat pastry flour to add some whole grains. It’s a great replacement for all-purpose flour in things like this because you can’t tell the difference.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Baked Hushpuppies. Guest post by Natalie Perry of Perry's Plate, recipe submitted by TK member beachbumwannabe.

Add the baking powder.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Baked Hushpuppies. Guest post by Natalie Perry of Perry's Plate, recipe submitted by TK member beachbumwannabe.

And the salt.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Baked Hushpuppies. Guest post by Natalie Perry of Perry's Plate, recipe submitted by TK member beachbumwannabe.

Give it a good whisk.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Baked Hushpuppies. Guest post by Natalie Perry of Perry's Plate, recipe submitted by TK member beachbumwannabe.

Grab another smaller bowl. Crack the egg into it and shake it up a bit with a fork.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Baked Hushpuppies. Guest post by Natalie Perry of Perry's Plate, recipe submitted by TK member beachbumwannabe.

To this, add the oil. I used grapeseed.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Baked Hushpuppies. Guest post by Natalie Perry of Perry's Plate, recipe submitted by TK member beachbumwannabe.

And add the milk.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Baked Hushpuppies. Guest post by Natalie Perry of Perry's Plate, recipe submitted by TK member beachbumwannabe.

Next, chop the green onion and peppers. The recipe suggested a combination of red bell pepper and jalapeno. I used them, too. I also de-flamed my jalapenos because I have small children, but if you want more heat in these, leave a few seeds in the mix.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Baked Hushpuppies. Guest post by Natalie Perry of Perry's Plate, recipe submitted by TK member beachbumwannabe.

Add the green onion to the egg mixture.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Baked Hushpuppies. Guest post by Natalie Perry of Perry's Plate, recipe submitted by TK member beachbumwannabe.

You’ll only need about 1/3 cup of chopped peppers, so combine them how you like into a measuring cup. Save the rest for an omelet. Or a frittata.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Baked Hushpuppies. Guest post by Natalie Perry of Perry's Plate, recipe submitted by TK member beachbumwannabe.

Add those to the wet mixture, and stir it well.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Baked Hushpuppies. Guest post by Natalie Perry of Perry's Plate, recipe submitted by TK member beachbumwannabe.

Add the entire egg mixture to the cornmeal mixture. Give it a whisk, but just until it’s moistened.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Baked Hushpuppies. Guest post by Natalie Perry of Perry's Plate, recipe submitted by TK member beachbumwannabe.

Know what? A whisk wasn’t such a great idea. Use a rubber spatula instead.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Baked Hushpuppies. Guest post by Natalie Perry of Perry's Plate, recipe submitted by TK member beachbumwannabe.

If you’ve got a mini muffin pan, good for you! Add a tablespoon of dough to each cup. If you’re using a regular muffin pan, add 2-3 tablespoons per cup.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Baked Hushpuppies. Guest post by Natalie Perry of Perry's Plate, recipe submitted by TK member beachbumwannabe.

My pan has 24 cups, but I only had enough dough for 21. If you have extra cups, fill them halfway with water. It helps to distribute the heat more evenly on that end of the pan. You wouldn’t want any scorched hushpuppies now.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Baked Hushpuppies. Guest post by Natalie Perry of Perry's Plate, recipe submitted by TK member beachbumwannabe.

Bake them for about 8-10 minutes (longer for a regular muffin tin) or until they’re firm and a little golden brown on the sides. Pretty, aren’t they? They’re about to get better, though …

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Baked Hushpuppies. Guest post by Natalie Perry of Perry's Plate, recipe submitted by TK member beachbumwannabe.

Oh yes. Drizzle honey over the warm hushpuppies. Then pop one in your mouth. (Or five. Don’t judge, I’m pregnant.)

Thank you so much, beachbumwannabe!

Notes:
1. I omitted the sugar in the recipe because I like my cornbread on the savory side, but for these, I think I would add a tablespoon next time.
2. I live in Nevada, and I think because of the dry air, my dough turned out drier than it should have. Add a little more milk if you think your dough may be too dry as well.

 
 

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Another great recipe from Grandma Blacknall’s recipe box: baked hushpuppies!

Making a pot of chili for game day? These baked hushpuppies are a great addition to your menu! You can also just add these to a finger food buffet. Everyone will love them!

Ingredients

  • ½ cups Cornmeal
  • ½ cups Flour
  • 1-½ teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • 3 Tablespoons Sugar
  • 1 whole Egg, Beaten
  • 6 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Red Pepper & Jalapeno
  • ¼ cups Chopped Green Onion
  • ⅓ cups Skim Milk
  • 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 24 teaspoons Honey

Preparation Instructions

Preheat oven to 425F.

Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl.

Beat egg in a separate bowl.

Finely chop red pepper, jalapeno, and green onions.

Combine all ingredients and stir until moistened.

Spoon about 1 tablespoonful into greased muffin pans. I used a mini muffin pan to make them more finger friendly. Plus, I just love mini anything!

Bake at 425F for 15 to 20 minutes for regular muffin pans and about 8 to 12 minutes for mini muffin pans.

Although I added more sugar than Grandma Blacknall’s recipe called for, I still thought they needed something sweet. So I after I pulled them out of the oven, I spooned a little bit of honey over the top of each hushpuppy while they were cooling in the muffin pans. This was the perfect touch in my opinion, but experiment and find what’s perfect for your family! I also added in the jalapenos to give it a touch of spiciness. I didn’t really notice it too much, but you could leave it out if needed!

 
 
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lynn @ the actor's diet on 2.11.2012

i missed out on hush puppies while i was in new orleans over the holidays. will definitely try these!

Jenna on 1.23.2012

Made these and used them in place of bun for turkey burger sliders. Added a nice sweetness and a little crunch. Yummy!

Alyssa Shanks on 1.23.2012

Tried them and they were AWESOME! We used regular sized muffin cups as well. The print version is missing the milk and oil addition steps, but we figured it out.
Thanks for the recipe! It’s sure to be a regular.

Linda c on 1.22.2012

Since I don’t have a mini pan I did them as regular sized muffuns. Got nine muffins from the recipe and baked for 20 minutes. You must try one hot out of the oven slathered in butter. Heaven!

katie and grace on 1.22.2012

yum and yuck it was great

katie and grace on 1.22.2012

sorry never had it got to go eat chinese

Sue G. on 1.21.2012

those look so good.

Ann on 1.21.2012

These are terrific! I agree that hush puppies are addictive, but I don’t always want (or need) the fried version! Thanks for sharing and your pictures are stunning as always!

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Laurie - Simply Scratch on 1.20.2012

I’ve been craving hush puppies since I visited North Carolina last April… since these are baked and not fried, I’ll feel a whole lot better about eating the whole batch!! These look awesome and I’m definitely making them this weekend!

marilynr on 1.20.2012

I guess it’s a regional thing, but I never put flour or sugar of any kind into cornbread. That is how my mother did it, and that is how I do it. It is healthier without the white flour and sugar anyway.

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beadgirl1981 on 1.20.2012

Congratulations on the pregnancy. I seem to remember eating quite a few hushpuppies during my pregnancy last year.

Jayne on 1.20.2012

We southerners do have some good fried food. I like finding healthier ways of cooking it. I’m glad you mentioned putting honey on top. We have always dipped our hushpuppies in honey, even the fried ones.

Katie on 1.20.2012

I love hushpuppies but hate frying stuff. This is great!

Allyn on 1.20.2012

I have to say that hushpuppies to me should only be a greasy treat! It’d be like trying to make a funnel cake healthy. Not worth it, so only eat one like once a year.

Tabitha (From Single to Married) on 1.20.2012

mmm… brings me back to my Southern roots!

The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh on 1.20.2012

The reason I stopped eating hushpuppies is because I hated how greasy they were. I never thought ahead enough to make and bake my own! DER! Thank you!!!

Michelle on 1.20.2012

Laura, hushpuppies have a crunchy coating. That’s about the only difference. They are yummy!

Heather (Heather's Dish) on 1.20.2012

i love hushpuppies and love that these are baked (not as messy as frying) – sold!

Laura on 1.20.2012

What’s the difference between these and mini cornbread muffins?

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    Natalie | Perry's Plate on 1.20.2012

    Michelle is right… the crunchy coating, which comes from frying. I suppose that a baked hushpuppy and a mini corn muffin are practically the same thing!