Jalapeno Goat Cheese Hush Puppies

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons beaten eggs
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeno chile
• 4 ounces coarsely crumbled soft fresh goat cheese (about 1 cup)
• canola oil (for deep-frying) or vegetable oil (for deep-frying)

Recipe

• 1 whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. whisk buttermilk, egg, and chile in small bowl to blend. stir buttermilk mixture and cheese into dry ingredients.
• 2 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. 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. do ahead: can be made 2 hours ahead. let stand at room temperature. rewarm until crisp in 375°f oven, 12 to 14 minutes.