BAKED HUSH PUPPIES

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion

Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Set dry mixture aside.

Combine eggs and next 3 ingredients, stirring well; add to dry mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.

Coat miniature muffin pans with cooking spray. Spoon about 1 tablespoon batter into each muffin cup.

Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes or until done. Remove from pans, and serve immediately.

Makes 3 dozen
Source: Southern Living