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Zucchini Hushpuppies A Great Way to Hide Veggies

by Kelley Wilson Filed Under: Appetizers & Dips, Kid Friendly Recipes, Popular Recipes sidebar, Recipes, Side Dishes 6 Comments

Zucchini Hushpuppies are the perfect excuse to use all the zucchini that is overrunning our garden this summer. These little balls of cornmeal and zucchini are so amazingly delicious.  You can't eat just one – I dare you!  And why would you want to? It's the best of both worlds – healthy vegetables and fried foods – yes, please! 

These Zucchini Hushpuppies from Juggling Act Mama are an easy way to get your family to eat their veggies!

This recipe is adapted from Eatin' on the Cheap. I like the subtle flavor of onion powder versus the minced that the original recipe calls for.  And what fried food would be complete without a sprinkle of salt? I use white corn meal, but if you like a stronger corn flavor, you can use yellow corn meal as well.

I have a picky eater with some sensory issues. I find that grating the zucchini instead dicing, or mincing makes it more subtle in texture keeping these zucchini hushpuppies soft and fluffy just like they should be and the taste of the zucchini still shines.  I hope you like this version of Zucchini Hushpuppies!

Options to add in your Zucchini Hushpuppies

If you like a little heat, you can add some minced jalapeno – Mr. Juggling Act loves them this way!  About 1 jalapeno seeded and minced is enough for one batch. You can also add a can of drained corn just about 3-4 tablespoons are good.

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Zucchini Hushpuppies
Your family won't be able to get enough of these delicious hushpuppies - getting them to eat their veggies was never so easy!
Course: Side Dish
Author: Ang @ Juggling Act Mama
Ingredient List
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups of white cornmeal mix
  • 3 tablespoons self-rising flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 medium zucchini grated
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • Kosher salt
Directions
  1. Place a deep heavy skillet on the stove over medium heat - I like to use my cast iron pan. Add the oil - about 3-inches - and bring up to temperature - about 350-degrees.
  2. While you wait for the oil to heat up, beat together the egg and milk into a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, onion powder, zucchini and cheese. Add the beaten egg mixture and stir gently. Let the mixture sit about 5 minutes before frying.
  4. Meanwhile, line a plate with paper towels.
  5. Using a small cookie scoop or melon baller, drop about 1-inch balls into the hot oil. Take care not to splash, and be sure not to crowd the pan or the hushpuppies won't crisp up.
  6. Fry the hushpuppies until golden brown on one side - about 3-5 minutes - before turning. Once golden all the way around, remove to the paper-towel lined plate and sprinkle immediately with kosher salt. Serve hot.
Recipe Notes

i]Adapted from [Eatin' on the Cheap[/i]


 These Zucchini Hushpuppies from Juggling Act Mama are an easy way to get your family to eat their veggies!

 Now these puppies (pun intended!) are delicious on their own… but, I come from a family that loves condiments and sometimes we can't let well-enough alone.  My dad would eat these with maple syrup, I think… he loves maple syrup on lots of things!  Me? I eat them with a little butter.  However you eat them, you won't be disappointed, and they are perfect to go with for your favorite seafood recipe.

These Zucchini Hushpuppies from Juggling Act Mama are an easy way to get your family to eat their veggies!

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My Grandmothers Chocolate Zucchini Cake

 

 

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Comments

  1. Alanah says

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    The zucchini-hushpuppies makes watering in my mouth. So delicious looking. Can't wait to try this recipe.
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  2. Jai Want says

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    This sounds very delicious. Such beautiful photos- and I can’t wait to try the recipe.
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  3. Shaina says

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    Ohhh this look SO SO good! I've never had zucchini hushpuppies before, what a great idea!
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  4. Rachel says

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    Shut the front door! This looks like the absolute best way to use zucchini ever! Thanks for sharing. Pinning so my husband can thank me later, haha!
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    • Kelley Wilson says

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      Ha Ha, thanks Rachel!
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