Deep-fried cornmeal balls, flavored with southern beer, known as hush puppies.
Recipe for Beer-Infused Hush Puppies:
Concocting this delightful dish using my hubby's Blue Moon Beer, we've found these hush puppies are fabulous with fried catfish during the summer. Plus, they taste divinely when dipped in a butter and honey blend. Yum! - G.
- Serves: 6
- Prep & Cook Time: 20 Mins.
Ingredients
- Mix up 1 cup self-rising buttermilk corn meal mix, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp. honey, 1 egg, 1 to 2 tbsp finely chopped onion, and 1/2 cup beer.
- Combine well, shape into balls, and fry in hot oil till golden brown. Drain off excess oil and serve 'em up!
- For an extra-decadent touch, serve a butter and honey dip; perfect for backyard BBQs and Super Bowl parties!
Directions
- Combine ingredients thoroughly
- Roll into balls and drop into heated oil. Fry till golden brown, drain well, and serve 'em up
- Enhance the experience with a butter and honey dip!
Fun Fact:
Did you know that hush puppies, deep-fried cornbread balls, are a southern tradition? They're typically eaten with seafood, like fried catfish, and often served with a sweet dipping sauce. Hush puppies derived their name from ancient tales of fishermen wanting to keep their dogs quiet while throwing nets, so they'd throw them scraps of cornbread to calm them down [1][2].
[1] Hush Puppies: The Southern Tradition - https://www.bonappetit.com/story/hush-puppies
[2] Hush Puppies and the Story Behind Their Name - https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/hush-puppies/
[3] The Ultimate Guide to Pairing Beer with Food - https://www.foodandwine.com/beer/beer-pairing-guide
[4] Blue Moon Brewing Company - https://www.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com/
- The beer-infused hush puppies recipe includes a nutritious concoction of self-rising buttermilk corn meal mix, sugar, honey, egg, onion, and beer, which make great balls for summer BBQs.
- For an added touch of decadence, serve these beer-infused hush puppies with a delicious butter and honey dip, creating a delightful match for fried catfish or as a perfect accompaniment for summer parties.
- Don't forget that hush puppies, originating from the South, are traditionally enjoyed with seafood and a sweet dipping sauce like the butter and honey blend offered in this recipe, making them a standout addition to any summer gathering.
