Baked hush puppies

Dietitian's tip:

This old-school favorite gets a healthy update with Greek yogurt and no frying. Use a mini muffin pan for smaller pups.

Ingredients

1. 1/2 teaspoon canola oil
2. 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
3. 1 cup cornmeal
4. 1 cup all-purpose flour
5. 2/3 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
6. 1/3 cup low-fat milk
7. 2 eggs
8. 1 tablespoon baking powder
9. 1 teaspoon kosher salt
10. 1 teaspoon sugar
11. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Heat the oven to 400 F. Lightly coat a muffin pan or baking sheet with cooking spray; set aside. In a medium saute pan, add oil and saute the onions until soft and tender, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool. In a medium bowl, combine the remaining ingredients with the cooked onions. Mix well. Mixture should be fairly thick. Place 1/4 cup of mixture into each muffin slot or spread mixture on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Serve warm.

Created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.