Hawaiian Hush Puppies

This was given to me by a friend years ago. I have since tweaked it to my liking and think you will like it also. I have eaten it many times with fried tilapia. I call them Hawaiian hush puppies because that's what they remind me of with the pineapples and slight sweetness.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 79 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• ½ cup minced onion
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups cornmeal
• oil for deep frying
• 1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix canned corn, pineapple, cornmeal, flour, Cheddar cheese, onion, sugar, eggs, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.

Step 3

Drop as many teaspoonfuls of batter into the hot oil that the pan will allow; cook until golden brown or until they float to the top, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with any remaining batter.