Cabot® Habañero Cheddar Cheese Hush Puppies

1 Qt canola oil for frying
2 C cornmeal
1 T flour
½ t baking soda
1 t baking powder
1 T light brown sugar
½ T salt
1 C buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
¼ C ®Cabot Habañero Cheddar Cheese, shredded by hand

In a heavy bottomed pot, heat oil to °350. Combine dry ingredients (including brown sugar) in a bowl until evenly mixed. Beat egg and buttermilk together and combine with dry ingredients, mixing only until there are no visible lumps. Using two spoons, carefully drop 1 inch dough balls into hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy on the outside. This will take about 3 minutes. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon or tongs to a plate lined with paper towels to help remove excess grease. Serve and enjoy.