Low Fat Classic Southern Hushpuppies
Discover a lighter take on a beloved Southern classic with our Low Fat Classic Southern Hushpuppies recipe! Perfectly golden and crisp on the outside, these baked hushpuppies skip the deep fryer for a healthier, guilt-free option while still capturing all the irresistible flavors you love. Featuring yellow cornmeal, finely chopped onion, and a touch of sweetness from granulated sugar, this recipe achieves a light and fluffy interior thanks to low-fat buttermilk and whipped egg whites. Ready in just 35 minutes, these oven-baked bites make a delightful side dish for barbecue feasts or a satisfying snack on their own. Try this easy, crowd-pleasing Southern favorite today for a delicious low-fat twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Onion, finely chopped
- 2 large Egg whites
- 0.5 cup Low-fat buttermilk
- 1 as needed Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray the parchment with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Whisk these dry ingredients together until well blended.
Add the chopped onion into the dry mixture and stir to ensure it's evenly distributed.
In a separate small mixing bowl, whisk together the egg whites and low-fat buttermilk until well combined.
Gradually incorporate the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon until just combined. The batter should be thick and slightly lumpy.
Use a tablespoon to scoop the batter and drop it onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about an inch of space between each hushpuppy.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the hushpuppies are golden brown on the outside and cooked through on the inside.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving warm. Enjoy as a side dish or a tasty snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
117 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 253 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 77 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
