Spicy Hush Puppies

3/4 Cup Yellow Corn Meal
1/2 Cup Flour
1 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/8 Tsp Red Pepper (cayenne)
1 Cup Shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese
1 4OZ Can Chopped Green Chilies, drained
1 Tbsp minced onion
1 Egg
1/2 Cup Milk
Vegetable Oil

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.
I serve with cocktail sauce or a sour cream dip.