CHEDDAR-DILL HUSH PUPPIES
Makes 24
Vegetable oil, for frying
1¾ cups self-rising white cornmeal mix
¾ cup self-rising flour
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 ounces extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese, cut into ¼-inch cubes
1¼ cups whole buttermilk
½ cup drained dill pickle relish
1 large egg
Garnish: fresh dill
1. In a large deep cast-iron skillet, Dutch oven, or fish fryer, pour oil to fill halfway, and heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 360°.
In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal mix, flour, dill, and salt; stir in cheese. In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, relish,
