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Submitted by mrmeeseeks

A Southern classic that does well with catfish or other traditional dishes. They are fried and have buttermilk. What's not to like?

Cal: 994 Fat: 111g Carbs: 30g Protein: 6g Fiber: 2g

Original recipe serves 8

½ 2x 3x Reset

Note: This adjusts ingredient amounts but not amounts mentioned in the Directions.

1 1/2 tablespoons baking soda

1 1/2 cups onions ; minced

12 green onions ; minced

6 tablespoons sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

3 cups cornmeal

6 egg(s) ; brought to room temperature

3 quarts vegetable oil ; plus 1/4 cup

You will also need: saucepan, baking sheet, deep fryer

Preheat oven to 200F (95C)
Heat 1 quart of oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 365F (185C)
Whisk together the egg, 1/4 cup of oil and buttermilk in a small bowl.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, cornmeal and baking soda.
Fold the buttermilk mixture, onions and green onions into the buttermilk mixture until combined.
Drop balls of batter, about 6-8 tablespoons each into the hot oil and fry for 10 minutes or until golden.
Remove hush puppies using a slotted spoon and drain of excess oil on paper towels. Work in batches as needed.
Unless serving immediately, transfer the hush puppies to a baking sheet and keep warm in the preheated oven until serving.