Main Dishes

Mud-Hogs (Bacon-Wrapped Catfish Nuggets)

Kay Van Treese
May 16, 2013
4

Here's a unique spin on Catfish. Crispy, savory bacon-wrapped catfish nuggets. Give these a whirl at your next fish fry!

8
2 lbs. catfish filets, cut into 1 ¼” pieces
2 cups milk
8 strips bacon
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ tsp. garlic powder
¼ tsp. ground black pepper
1 tbl. cayenne pepper
¼ tsp. salt
3 cups canola oil (for frying)
• In a large bowl, place the catfish pieces and cover with milk (this takes the “fishy” taste out) and refrigerate for about one hour • In a large skillet, fry the bacon over medium-low heat until partially...
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Nutritions

Calories
905

Sodium
115mg
4% DV

Fat
70g
108% DV

Protein
5g
11% DV

Carbs
27g
9% DV

Fiber
3g
12% DV
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Nutritions

Calories
248

Sodium
870mg
36% DV

Fat
7g
11% DV

Protein
19g
38% DV

Carbs
23g
8% DV

Fiber
3g
14% DV