Gator Puppies

• 1 lb. ground gator meat
• 1 pkg. dry vegetable soup/dip mix
• 3 c. complete pancake mix
• 3/4 c. cornmeal
• 1 large egg
• 8 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 1/4 c. water
• 1 Tbsp. margarine
• 1 tsp. pepper

1. Mix together the dry ingredients; add water, egg and cheese. Saute the ground gator in 1 tablespoon of margarine until the meat just turns white.
2. Drain and then add to mixture.
3. Stir by hand until all ingredients are distributed evenly.
4. Drop 1/2 teaspoon of mix into 375u0b0 oil and deep-fry until golden brown, turning once.
5. Drain on paper towels.
6. Serve with prepared honey-mustard dressing.
7. Makes approximately 250 (1 1/2-inch), in diameter.
8. Can substitute crab or fish.

ground gator meat, vegetable soupdip mix, pancake mix, cornmeal, egg, shredded monterey jack cheese, water, margarine, pepper

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=416712 (may not work)