Bubba Gump Southern Hush Puppies

These are really good hush puppies. This recipe is quite different than most recipes I have tried. The cream corn, cheese and jalapeno peppers really make these hush puppies special. I got this recipe from an old church cookbook I found one day in the attic.

• Ready In: 13 mins
• Yields: 3 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

• 2  cups  self-rising cornmeal
• 1  cup self-rising flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3  tablespoons sugar
• 3  large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1 1⁄2 cups  shredded cheddar cheese
• 2  jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 (17 ounce) can  cream-style corn
• 1  large onion, chopped
•  vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Combine eggs and milk; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
3. Stir in cheese, pepper, corn, and onion.
4. Do not overstir.
5. Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into a small dutch oven.
6. Heat to 375°F.
7. Carefully drop batter by rounded tablespoons into oil.
8. Fry hush puppies a few at a time 3 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.
9. Drain on paper towels.