Do you know that feeling when, all of a sudden, you have a craving for an old Disney favorite? A hankering, if you will? That’s me this weekend as I work through the planning of our Walt Disney World to Disneyland, back-to-back trip, thinking about all the dishes I used to love from the Blue Bayou in New Orleans Square. Over the years, the menu has been refined to a smaller selection, but there are still a few kickers that I miss. But why miss out altogether when we can make a few of them from home? Let’s dive into the hushpuppies from New Orleans Square with this throw-back recipe from Disney Parks.
Hushpuppies from New Orleans Square
Enjoy this recipe for Hushpuppies from Blue Bayou in New Orleans Square at Disneyland. They’re so delicious, you’ll savor these crispy little bites in exquisite silence.
Makes 2 1/2 dozen
1 cup flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon finely diced shallot
1 heaping tablespoon cooked and finely chopped bacon
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley
3 heaping tablespoons white sweet corn
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
4 cups corn oil or shortening
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except the egg, milk, and oil.
- In a separate bowl, mix together egg and milk. Heat the oil.
- Add the dry ingredients to the egg-and-milk mixture. Do not let the batter sit longer than 15 minutes.
- Use two teaspoons and carefully spoon a ball about the size of a large olive into the hot oil. Fry 3 to 4 minutes.
This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens. The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version. All recipes are the property of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., and may not be reproduced without express permission.
