Mom's Cajun Hush Puppies

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With their crispy golden crusts and tender, fluffy interiors, Mom's recipe for Cajun hush puppies are tasty little delights and perfect appetizers. Serve them warm with tartar sauce for a zesty, satisfying bite.

Submitted by brittnichole924
Updated on March 26, 2025
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
24
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 6 cups all-purpose flour

  • 3 cups cornmeal

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • ¼ cup baking powder

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 3 onions, minced

  • 3 bell peppers, minced

  • 1 (14 ounce) can cream-style corn

  • 1 (14 ounce) can whole kernel corn

  • 5 large eggs

  • 1 cup chopped pimento peppers

  • 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Directions

  1. Whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, Parmesan cheese, baking powder, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl; stir in onions, bell peppers, cream-style corn, whole kernel corn, eggs, and pimentos until combined.

  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  3. Carefully drop tablespoon-sized balls of batter into the hot oil in batches of 6 to 8. Fry until hush puppies are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer hush puppies to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon to drain. Repeat with remaining batter.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

348 Calories
10g Fat
57g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 348
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 411mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 57g 21%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 8g 17%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 192mg 15%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 208mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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