Pimiento-Cheese Hush Puppies
Ingredients
- 4 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 4 ounces cream cheese, diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped pimientos
- 2 scallions, chopped
- Jalapeno jelly, warmed
Preparation
In large saucepan, heat oil over medium. In bowl, mix cornmeal and flour. Stir in next 5 ingredients. Working in batches, fry tablespoons of batter until golden, 3 to 5 minutes; season. Serve with jalapeno jelly.
