Using Van Dorn Gourmets’ Onion Dip Mix
From: Yours Truly
Ingredients:
1+1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup flour
1 tablespoon Van Dorn Gourmets’ Onion Dip Mix
1 cup whole milk
1 cup water
1/2 cup grated Edam cheese
1+1/2 cups canola oil
Directions: Lightly oil 8×8x2-inch metal baking pan. Whisk first 3 ingredients together, set aside. Bring milk and water to boil. Gradually whisk in dry ingredients. Reduce heat to low; simmer until very thick, whisking constantly. Remove from heat, mix in cheese. Transfer batter to metal pan, press to an even layer. Chill until cold (about 2 hours)
Cut fritter batter into 24 equal pieces; remove from pan. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add fritters to skillet (in batches) and saute’ until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with Van Dorn Gourmets’ Seasoned Salt, and serve hot!
Batter can be made one day ahead
Makes 24
Fried Polenta Cheese Fritters
Using Van Dorn Gourmets’ BBQ Spice Rub
Ingredients:
1 can navy beans
1 can pinto beans
1 can white beans
1-2 cups water (save for later)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic minced
6-7 slices of bacon
1 cup V8 juice (or tomato juice)
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons Van Dorn Gourmets’ BBQ Spice Rub
1 shot good tequila (optional)
Directions: Pan fry bacon until crisp, and chop, save 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease. Combine all of the ingredients, including the bacon grease, but except for the water, into a crock pot (or stove pot). Slowly simmer for at least 2 hours, and up to 8 hours. Stir occasionally, and add water as necessary.
BBQ Baked Beans
