A hushpuppy is a simple treat – thick cornmeal batter dropped in spheres (or nuggets or fingers) into hot oil and fried till crunchy and brown. But this deceptively simple food is far greater than the sum of its parts. It is a quintessential Southern delicacy and the perfect addition to any fish fry, pig pickin' or backyard cookout. Try out the different variations below for something slightly different
Variations:
- Chicken Batter - Add 2 tsp. of parsley flakes
- Fish Batter - Add 1 tsp. lemon juice or grated lemon peel.
- Corn Dog Dip - Dip wieners in dip and deep fat fry
- Cheese Snacks - Dip one inch cubes of cheddar cheese in dip and deep fat fry.
- Fried Onion Rings - Add 1 tsp. sesame seeds and use as batter