Get Pupped W/Savannah Classics Hushpuppies!

As you know, I recently moved to the South and am enjoying all the wonderfulness that accompanies this region of the United States. Beaches, forests, sweet tea, grits, all things deep fried, and the incredible people here have completely won me over. As a food writer, I count it as my duty to eat as much of a variety of food as I can, especially in a new place (I take this responsibility very seriously), and here in the south, that means shrimp, collard greens…and hushpuppies.

But I will get right to the point. There are just somethings that I have no desire to make myself. Fried zucchini blossoms, for example, are not in my general menu rotation. Sushi, while one of my favorite foods, just isn’t something I aspire to ever make at home a regular basis. I have no idea why, but hushpuppies are one of those kinds of foods. I rarely deep fry anything, and even though I love to order them when I am out and about, I have no immediate plans to ever make them in my own home.

Until now! The lovely people at Savannah Food Company (based in Savannah, Tennessee) asked me to try their product and from the moment the box arrived on my doorstep, our family has been grateful! We, my husband and kids included, were pleasantly surprised to see that they offer three flavors of hushpuppies: Savannah Classics Original, Sweet Corn, and Jalapeño. They were super easy to prepare and we popped them right from the freezer into the oven. Mmm. Mealtime hasn’t been the same since, and when I find something I really like, I definitely want to share it with all of you!Our favorite part?  They turned out fantastically hot and crispy and crunchy on the outside, just as if I had made them from scratch myself. They aren’t heavy or greasy, and the different varieties keep us arguing over which is our favorite. They instantly became a regular item on my shopping list. Here they are pictured with summer BBQ and it is SO easy to just toss them in the oven before dinner. We have taken to making mixing Sriracha and mayo together and as good as that is on a burger, it is even better as a dip for these little nuggets. I have made them as a quick snack for my kids, and even served them with brunch! Hushpuppies, bacon, and a fluffy pile of scrambled eggs are pretty outstanding on a Sunday morning! I like to jot down ideas for future menus, and a big bowl of these with some different sauces for dipping are already on the agenda during football season.  Here in the South, they are available at nearly every single grocery store you can find! They are also across parts of the midwest so if you want to find them in your area, click on this link to locate some near you. I consistently find them next to the fish sticks in the frozen food section, and at under 3$ a bag, they fit nicely into our family budget. Easy, classic, convenient, and crazy good.  Give them a try and GET PUPPED! Be sure to check out Savannah Food Company on Facebook!I have been compensated for this post.  All opinions, words, and photos are entirely my own.