Santa's Fried Dressing Hushpuppies

Fried dressing hushpuppies' are a delicious way to use up leftover Thanksgiving dressing. Here's a simple recipe for you from jinglecare.net.

These are great after Thanksgiving or Christmas to make with that leftover dressing. Sprinkle the top, like Santa did this morning, with your favorite cajun seasoning for a extra bite. Fry some leftover ham and some eggs and you have a amazing after holiday feast breakfast.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups leftover Thanksgiving dressing

• 1 cup cornmeal

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

• 2 large eggs, beaten

• 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk (leave out if dressing is extra moist)

• Vegetable oil for frying

• Cajun seasoning to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Leftover Dressing:
   

   • If your Thanksgiving dressing is not already in a somewhat dough-like consistency, you may need to mix in a bit of beaten egg to bind it together.

1. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   

   • In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.

1. Combine Wet Ingredients:
   

   • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the milk or buttermilk. (leave out milk or buttermilk if dressing is moist)

1. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   

   • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

1. Add Leftover Dressing:
   

   • Crumble the leftover Thanksgiving dressing into the mixture. Stir until the dressing is evenly distributed throughout the batter.

1. Heat Oil:
   

   • In a deep fryer or a heavy, deep pan, heat about 2-3 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).

1. Form Hushpuppies:
   

   • Using a spoon or your hands, form small balls or oval shapes (about 1-2 inches in diameter) and carefully drop them into the hot oil.

1. Fry Until Golden Brown:
   

   • Fry the hushpuppies in batches, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown on all sides. This should take about 3-4 minutes per batch.

1. Drain Excess Oil:
   

   • Remove the hushpuppies with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

1. Serve Warm:
   

   • Serve the fried dressing hushpuppies warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, honey mustard or fried egg yokes.

Enjoy your delicious fried dressing hushpuppies! They make for a tasty and unique way to repurpose Thanksgiving leftovers.