Kat Thompson is the audience editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. What is it about hush puppies that make them so charming? Is it their name? Their lumpy, endearing shape? Perhaps ...

There's something about Southern food that just keeps us coming back for more. One of our favorites that we can't ever resist? Hush puppies. These bite-sized balls of fried cornmeal goodness have ...

hush puppies on plate with lemon honey butter - Kate Shungu/The Takeout When you're in the mood for a crispy fried snack, nothing else will really do. One such snack is a hush puppy, which is the ...

A fish fry and barbecue staple, hush puppies are made from a six-ingredient batter, which is dropped by spoonfuls into hot oil to cook. You can make them yourself-we walk you through the steps. So, ...

I have a confession: I haven't eaten very many hush puppies in my life up until now. I come from a cornbread family, and the few times I've had hush puppies at restaurants weren't memorable. But after ...

A small but mighty snack! Celebrity chef Jason Santos has the perfect recipe to step up your appetizer game — his flavorful jalapeño, cheddar and bacon hush puppies. A hush puppy is a savory ...

In the South, hush puppies are considered a side dish. This version, gussied up with corn and crabmeat, makes a terrific appetizer, especially when served with a zesty sauce. You'll need a thermometer ...