Hush Puppies

• 1). Stir together the egg, corn muffin mix, 1/3 cup milk, 1/4 cup of flour, the red pepper, onion and optional chili powder until a thick batter forms.
  
  
• 2). Heat the oil in the pot to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  
  
• 3). Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of the corn muffin dough (hush puppy dough) into the hot oil.
  
  
• 4). Fry the hush puppies for 4 minutes or until golden browned on all sides.
  
  
• 5). Remove the fried hush puppies from the oil with a frying skimmer and drain on paper towels. Serve with ketchup, if desired.
  
  

Mini Corn Dogs

• 1). Beat the egg, corn muffin mix, 1 cup of milk, 2/3 cup flour and optional chili powder together until a smooth batter forms.
  
  
• 2). Heat the oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit in the pot. Cut the hot dog wieners into thirds.
  
  
• 3). Dip the hot dog pieces into the corn batter to completely coat each piece.
  
  
• 4). Fry the miniature corn dogs for 2 to 3 minutes or until the corn bread exterior turns a golden brown.
  
  
• 5). Transfer the corn dogs to paper towels to drain, using the skimmer.
  
  
• 6). Once drained, serve while still warm.