Bacon Hushpuppies with Maple-Dijon Cream Cheese Spread - Challenge Dairy

Ingredients

• 4 small shallots, finely chopped
• 4 strips bacon, finely chopped
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup fine-grind cornmeal
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 4 Tablespoons Challenge Unsalted Butter, chilled and grated or diced into pea sized pieces
• 1 large egg, beaten to blend
• 1½ cups buttermilk
• 8 cups vegetable oil (for frying)