JALAPENO GOAT CHEESE HUSH PUPPIES

JALAPENO GOAT CHEESE HUSH PUPPIES image

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 Tbsp. all purpose flour
1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar
3/4 tsp. coarse kosher salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 Tbsp. beaten egg
1 1/2 Tbsp. chopped seeded jalapeño chile
4 ounces coarsely crumbled soft fresh goat cheese (about 1 cup)
Canola oil or vegetable oil (for deep-frying)

Steps:

1. Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. 2. Whisk buttermilk, egg, and chile in small bowl to blend. 3. Stir buttermilk mixture and cheese into dry ingredients. 4. Add enough oil to deep medium saucepan to reach 1 1/2 inches. Attach deep-fry thermometer to pan; heat oil to 320°F to 330°F over medium heat. 4. Working in batches of 4 or 5, drop batter by tablespoonfuls into oil. Cook until golden, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer hush puppies to paper towels.