Gator Puppies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.
Drain and then add to mixture.
Stir by hand until all ingredients are distributed evenly.
Drop 1/2 teaspoon of mix into 375\u00b0 oil and deep-fry until golden brown, turning once.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve with prepared honey-mustard dressing.
Makes approximately 250 (1 1/2-inch), in diameter.
Can substitute crab or fish.