Ham biscuits and corn dogs … now there are a couple of fair favorites … along with those hot and crispy hushpuppies in the education building. We’ve combined this threesome into one fun food you’ll be sure to enjoy.
Course Appetizer, Fun Food!, Snack
Cuisine American, North Carolina Goodies, Southern
Ingredients
vegetable or peanut oil
popsicle sticks
1cuphushpuppy mix...I used House Autry
1tablespoondehydrated onion
½cupseltzer water*
4teaspoonssugar
1teaspoonsage
½teaspoonblack pepper
¾cupdiced cooked country ham, about 4 ounces
Molasses Mustard
3tablespoonsyellow mustard
3tablespoonsDijon mustard
¼cupmayonnaise
2-3shakesTexas Pete
2tablespoonsmolasses
Instructions
Pour oil 3 inches deep in fryer. Heat to medium-high (375 degrees).
Combine all ingredients and mix together until well blended. Let rest 15 minutes. Batter will be stiff.
Using fingers, pinch batter and make 1-inch balls. Carefully put into hot oil making sure not to crowd. Cook 3–5 minutes until golden brown. Drain.
Stick popsicle stick into pups. Serve with molasses mustard.
For molasses mustard, combine mustards, mayonnaise and hot sauce. Swirl in molasses.
Notes
*Water can be used but seltzer water will make a crispier lollipup.