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Bacon Hushpuppies
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Bacon Hushpuppies
Total Time1 hr 13 mins
Skill LevelIntermediate
Servings6
Total Time1 hr 13 mins
Skill LevelIntermediate
Servings6

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Premium Double Smoked Double Thick Cut Bacon, 12oz
Key IngredientPremium Double Smoked Double Thick Cut Bacon, 12oz
AboutThese Bacon Hushpuppies featuring our Premium Double Smoked Double Thick Cut Bacon make a great side dish for any BBQ platter. Perfectly crisp on the outside. Tender and cheesy on the inside. Golden nuggets of deliciousness!
Let's CookFollow the directions below, fire up the kitchen, and get cooking! For the love of meat.
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Ingredients
Key IngredientProduct ImagePremium Double Smoked Double Thick Cut Bacon, 12oz
 
1 Package Farmland Double Smoked Double Thick Bacon, cooked and chopped
 
1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
 
8 ounces Whipped cream cheese
 
2 Jalapeños, seeded & diced, 2
 
1 1/2 cups Yellow cornmeal
 
1/2 cup All-purpose flour
 
3 teaspoons Kosher salt
 
2 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
 
1 teaspoon Baking powder
 
1 teaspoon Baking soda
 
2 teaspoons Sugar
 
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
 
1/2 teaspoon Chipotle Powder, ½ Teaspoon
 
1 cup Buttermilk
 
1 Egg, beaten
 
1 Yellow onion, grated
 
Oil for frying
Premium Double Smoked Double Thick Cut Bacon, 12oz
Key IngredientPremium Double Smoked Double Thick Cut Bacon, 12oz
Directions
1In a medium-sized bowl, blend cream cheese, jalapeños, cheddar cheese, and bacon with a mixer until ingredients are well combined
2Scoop out the mixture with small ice cream scoop and roll into a ball. Place onto a parchment-lined sheet tray and freeze for 30 minutes
3In a bowl, add the cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, cayenne pepper, and chipotle powder. Whisk until combined
4In another separate bowl, add the buttermilk, egg, and onion, and stir until combined
5Slowly add the buttermilk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes
6Preheat a pot of oil to 350˚F
7Dip the cream cheese balls into the batter until fully coated on all sides
8Add the hushpuppies to the oil and fry until golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes
9Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel lined-plate to drain. Enjoy immediately
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