Hawaiian Hush Puppies

Ingredients

• oil for deep frying
• 1 can cream-style corn , 15 ounce
• 1 can crushed pineapple , 15 ounce
• 2 cups cornmeal
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cups minced onion
• 0.5 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs , beaten
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).

2. 2

   Mix canned corn, pineapple, cornmeal, flour, Cheddar cheese, onion, sugar, eggs, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Drop as many teaspoonfuls of batter into the hot oil that the pan will allow; cook until golden brown or until they float to the top, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with any remaining batter.