Bubba Gump Southern Hush Puppies

Ingredients:

• 2 cups self-rising cornmeal
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 (17 ounce) can cream-style corn
• 1 large onions, chopped
• vegetable oil (for frying)

 1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
 2. Combine eggs and milk; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
 3. Stir in cheese, pepper, corn, and onion.
 4. Do not overstir.
 5. Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into a small dutch oven.
 6. Heat to 375°F.
 7. Carefully drop batter by rounded tablespoons into oil.
 8. Fry hush puppies a few at a time 3 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.
 9. Drain on paper towels.