Jalapeño Bacon Bean Hushpuppies or Fritters

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients down through the beans then stir.

2. In a seperate bowl, combine the corn meal, flour, and baking powder. Stir with a whisk to combine.

3. Add the flour mixture to the bean mixture and stir well with a spoon or spatula.

For Hushpuppies:

1. Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 350°F.

2. Using two spoons, carefully drop the batter into the hot oil one heaping teaspoon at a time.

3. The batter will sink to the bottom of the oil, then float to the top after approximately 1 minute.

4. Fry for 4-5 minutes, until golden brown on the outside.

5. Remove from the oil, drain, and keep warm in a low oven while cooking the rest of the hushpuppies.

For Fritters:

1. Shallow fry in a skillet or Dutch oven using 1/4-1/2" of oil. Cook for 2 minutes per side.