Jalapeño-Goat-Cheese Hush Puppies

Name: Jalapeño-Goat-Cheese Hush Puppies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1½ tablespoons all purpose flour; 1½ tablespoons sugar; ¾ teaspoon coarse kosher salt; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ½ cup buttermilk; 2 tablespoons beaten egg; 1½ tablespoons jalapeño chile; 4 ounces soft fresh goat cheese; 4 cups canola oil

Crispy cornmeal hush puppies studded with spicy jalapeños and creamy goat cheese. These Southern-inspired fritters make a delicious appetizer or side dish.

6 servings

30 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 cup yellow cornmeal
•1½ tablespoons all purpose flour
•1½ tablespoons sugar
•¾ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
•½ teaspoon baking powder
•¼ teaspoon baking soda
•½ cup buttermilk
•2 tablespoons beaten egg
•1½ tablespoons jalapeño chile
•4 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
•4 cups canola oil

Cooking Instructions

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.
5 min
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.
25 min