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Copycat Bubba Gump Hush Puppies
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Hush puppies are as comforting as food gets. These give a little twist to classic fried cornmeal pups by throwing in some diced jalapenos and creamed corn kernels.
serves/makes:
ready in:
under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
1 review
2 comments
ingredients
2 cups self-rising cornmeal
1 cup self-rising flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 can (17 ounce size) cream-style corn
1 large onion, chopped
vegetable oil
directions
Combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Mix well. Whisk together the eggs and milk. While stirring the flour mixture, slowly add the milk mixture. Do not over mix, just stir until the flour is moistened.
Stir the shredded cheese, jalapenos, cream-style corn, and onion into the batter.
Heat 2-inches of oil in a Dutch oven or large saucepan. Heat the oil to 375 degrees F. Drop the hush puppy batter by tablespoonfuls into the oil in small batches. Let cook for 3 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Remove the hush puppies from the oil with a slotted spoon and let drain on paper toweling.
Serve the hush puppies hot with ketchup or other favorite condiment.
Recipe Source: The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Cookbook
recipe tips
Maintaining the correct oil temperature makes sure that the hush puppies cook evenly and absorb less oil, resulting in a crispy exterior.
You can insert a toothpick or skewer into the center of the hush puppies to check for doneness.
Try different types of cheese to vary the flavor.
Serve hush puppies with a dipping sauce like ranch dressing or honey butter.
To keep hush puppies warm while frying in batches, place them in a low oven.
Try adding bacon bits or diced bell peppers for additional flavor and texture.
If the batter is too thick, you can thin it out with a little more milk.
If you don't have self-rising flour, make your own by adding 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and
1/4 teaspoon salt to 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Mix then measure out 1 cup to use.
common recipe questions
What is the purpose of using self-rising cornmeal in this recipe?
Self-rising cornmeal contains baking powder and salt, which helps the hush puppies puff up and adds flavor.
Can I substitute regular cornmeal for self-rising cornmeal?
You can use regular cornmeal, but you will need to adjust the amount of salt (add 1 teaspoon) and add some baking powder (2 tablespoons). Mix well with 2 cups of regular cornmeal then measure out the amount needed for the recipe.
What can I use as a substitute for cream-style corn?
You can blend whole corn (canned or frozen) in a food processor until it is a creamy texture similar to canned cream-style corn.
Can I make the hush puppy batter ahead of time?
The batter shouldn't be made ahead of time as it can become tough (same result as if overmixing the batter).
How should I store any leftover hush puppies?
Store leftover hush puppies in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To reheat, place them in an air fryer, toaster oven, or oven at 350 degrees F until heated through.
Can I freeze hush puppies?
Hush puppies can be frozen after frying. Allow them to cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe container. Reheat in the oven until crispy.
How can I make the hush puppies spicier?
Increase the amount of jalapenos, or leave the seeds in for extra heat. You can also add some hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the batter.
nutrition data
463 calories, 14 grams fat, 68 grams carbohydrates, 18 grams protein per serving.
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reviews & comments
June 27, 2013
For the other reviewers, the recipe posted here is from the cookbook, not necessarily the restaurant. That said, these are very good hush puppies. They have tons of flavor and really good texture. I would like to try the recipe mentioned by the others though that contains the seafood (I bet those are divine!)
I have eaten at Bubba Gumps in Miineapolis,Chicago,&Colorado. All the hush pups included mahi mahi,shrimp and crab. When I questioned the waitress she said they started with a rice base. Wisnh I had a recipes for those!
When I had hush puppies at the Bubba Gump's in Monterey California, they had rice and shrimp as well as, I think, some crab. They are the best I've ever experienced. The recipe posted does not include all of the ingredients for the version served in Monterey.