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Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño-Stuffed Hush Puppies

featured in Everything You Can Cook With Jalapeños

Bite into these Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Stuffed Hush Puppies for a flavor explosion that'll leave you craving more! Perfectly crispy on the outside and filled with a cheesy, spicy surprise, these little gems are the ultimate comfort food with a kick.

Betsy Carter
Tasty Team
May 05, 2023
Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño-Stuffed Hush Puppies

Ingredients

for 6 servings

  • 8 oz cream cheese (225 g), room temperature
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (100 g)
  • 2 jalapeñoes, seeded, minced
  • 1 pack bacon, cooked, crumbled
  • 1 ½ cups yellow cornmeal (210 g)
  • ½ cup all purpose flour (60 g)
  • 3 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk (240 mL)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 yellow onion, grated
  • oil, to fry

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 422
  • Fat 26g
  • Carbs 32g
  • Fiber 2g
  • Sugar 6g
  • Protein 13g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. In a medium-sized bowl, add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and bacon, and use a hand mixer to blend until combined.
  2. Using a teaspoon, scoop out the cream cheese mixture and roll into a ball. Place onto a parchment paper-lined sheet tray and freeze for 30 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, add the cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and cayenne pepper, and whisk to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, add the buttermilk, egg, and onion, and stir until combined.
  5. Slowly add the buttermilk mixture to the dry ingredients, whisking until just combined. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat a pot of oil to 350˚F (180˚C).
  7. Dip the cream cheese balls into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated on all sides.
  8. Add the hush puppies to the oil and fry until golden brown on all sides.
  9. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel lined-plate to drain.
  10. Serve immediately.
  11. Enjoy!

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