Easy Creole Hot Water Cornbread Recipe

Name: Easy Creole Hot Water Cornbread Recipe
Total time: 22 mins
Ingredients: 1.6666666269302 cups cornmeal; 0.75 teaspoon Creole seasoning; 1 tablespoon minced onion; 1.75 teaspoons white sugar; 5 teaspoons shortening; 1.25 cups boiling water; lard for frying

Looking for a simple Southern recipe? These crispy hot water cornbread patties are fried to perfection and served warm with your favorite toppings like honey, maple syrup, or honey butter.

Total time22 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time7 mins
Yield12 patties, 12

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Ingredients

1.67 cups cornmeal
0.75 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1 tablespoon minced onion
1.75 teaspoons white sugar
5 teaspoons shortening
1.25 cups boiling water
lard for frying

Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix together cornmeal, Creole seasoning, onion, and sugar. Add boiling water and shortening, stirring until the shortening is fully melted and incorporated.
Heat lard or bacon fat in a large skillet to a depth of 1/2 inch. Bring the oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) over medium-high heat. Shape heaping tablespoons of the cornmeal mixture into flattened balls. Fry in the hot oil, turning once, until golden brown and crispy, approximately 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 129 kcal
Fat Content: 7 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 31 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Cholesterol Content: 4 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 16 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g