Spicy Hush Puppies

Ingredients

 * 1) 3/4 Cup Yellow corn meal
 * 2) 1/2 Cup flour
 * 3) 1 1/2 Tsp baking powder
 * 4) 1/2 Tsp salt
 * 5) 1/8 Tsp red pepper (Cayenne)
 * 6) 1 Cup Shredded Monterrey jack cheese
 * 7) 1 4OZ Can Chopped Green Chilies, drained
 * 8) 1 Tbsp minced Onion
 * 9) 1 egg
 * 10) 1/2 Cup milk
 * 11) vegetable oil

Directions
Combine first 8 ingredients in a bowl. Make a well in the center of the mixture and add the egg and milk, stir until moistened. Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches in a Dutch oven and heat to 375°. Carefully drop batter by rounded tablespoons into hot oil. Fry a few at a time 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels! Serve immediately. Yields about 2 dozen.