Hot and Spicy Hush Puppies
from "Down Home with the Neelys" (Foodnetwork)

1 cup cornmeal
3/4 cup self-rising flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/2 small, sweet onion, finely chopped
1/2 jalapeno, finely chopped (I used about 10 jalapenos from a jar)
4 green onions, sliced thin
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup grated cheddar
1 cup buttermilk

Preheat deep fryer to 375º.

Mix all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl to form a thick batter.

Drop into hot oil by a spoon.  I use a small scoop.  Cook in batches until golden brown (anywhere from 3 to 5 minutes).