Jalapeno & Bacon Hush Puppies With Chipotle Dip

Submitted by Bonnie G #2

"From Cooking.com Jalapenos and bacon spice up these cheesy, zesty hush puppies"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 15-20 Balls
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 jalapenos, seeded and finely minced
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 3⁄4 cup self-rising flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1⁄2 small onion, grated
• 1⁄4 cup chives, chopped
• 2 cups sour cream, divided
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 1⁄4 cup TABASCO® brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce
• 1 lime, juice and zest
• peanut oil, for frying

directions

1. Preheat oil in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In bowl, combine bacon, jalapeno, cornmeal, flour, cayenne, paprika, onion, chives, 1 cup sour cream, egg and cheese.
3. Mix well to combine.
4. Drop heaping tablespoon-sized amounts of the mixture into the hot oil. Fry in batches for 2 to 3 minutes each.
5. Remove from the oil to paper towels to drain and season immediately with salt and pepper.
6. Transfer to a serving platter or bowl and serve with the dip.

7. For the dip:

8. Combine remaining cup of sour cream, Chipotle Tabasco, and lime juice and zest. Mix well to combine.