I first tried hushpuppies at a Southern-style restaurant in the town where I went to college. It was love and first bite for me, and now I order them whenever I see them on a menu! This at-home version is the perfect accompaniment to lots of my favorite Mexican recipes. The creamy pepper-jelly dipping sauce is both sweet and spicy; just the thing to slather onto these seasoned hushpuppies.
Hushpuppies are the perfect side dish for grilled fish tacos or savory fried chicken. This recipe uses lager beer along with two of my favorite Old El Paso™ prodcuts: Taco Seasoning and Chopped Green Chiles. The bold flavors really give this classic comfort food a festive Mexican kick!
I’m not always a huge fan of fried food, but these might just be the exception for me (along with these deep fried olives!). I love the texture of the fried cornmeal, especially with the little bits of chopped green chiles tucked right into every bite. Many hushpuppy recipes call for buttermilk, but I decided to use a Mexican-style lager beer instead. The carbonation makes them extra fluffy, and I love cooking with beer… sometimes I even put it in the food! (<–Oh, come on, you knew that was coming!)
Here’s the Recipe!
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