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Jalapeño-Goat-Cheese Hush Puppies

Name: Jalapeño-Goat-Cheese Hush Puppies
Cuisine: southern_american
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 3/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 2 tablespoons beaten egg; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeño chile; 4 ounces coarsely crumbled soft fresh goat cheese (about 1 cup); Canola oil or vegetable oil (for deep-frying)

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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.
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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.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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