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Homemade Hush Puppies Recipe

Homemade Hush Puppies: Easy Turkey Bacon & Chicken Ham Twist

  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Meat-based

Description

Delicious homemade hush puppies with a twist of turkey bacon and chicken ham, perfect for any gathering!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cooked chicken ham, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg.
  3. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  4. Fold in chopped turkey bacon and chicken ham.
  5. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  7. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Notes

  • Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
  • Can substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon if preferred.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 hush puppies
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 250 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg

Keywords: Homemade Hush Puppies, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham, Easy Recipe