Mississippi Hush Puppies

This recipe is from a flyer that I receied many years ago. I made them once and they were really tasty but I don't like to fry all that much (too much work and fat!) so I haven't made them again since. I'm going to try making them into mini muffins sometime soon!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 18
• Yields: 18 puppies!

Ingredients

• 1  cup  self-rising cornmeal mix
• 1⁄2 cup self-rising flour
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1  large egg
• 1⁄2 cup milk or 1⁄2 cup beer
• 1⁄2 cup  diced onion
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped green bell pepper
• 1  jalapeno pepper, chopped
•  vegetable oil

Directions

1. Combine egg and next 4 ingredients, stirring well.
2. add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
3. Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches into a dutch oven or large saucepan; heat to 375.
4. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls into hot oil, and fry in batches 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
5. Drain on paper towels.
6. serve immediately.