Appetizer Recipes
Jalapeño Poppers
Ingredients
- 24 fresh medium size jalapeño peppers (about 1/3 pound)
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 6 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 3 eggs, slightly beaten
- 2 cups bread crumbs
Instructions
- Wearing plastic gloves, cut stem end off jalapeño peppers with paring knife. Carefully remove seeds and white membrane. Stuff peppers with cheese. Heat oil in deep-fat fryer to 375 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, place eggs in small bowl. Place crumbs in shallow pan. Drop 4 peppers into eggs; toss to coat. Using fork, lift 1 pepper at a time out of egg, shaking off excess.
- Drop into crumbs; toss to coat. Place on sheet pan.
- When all peppers are coated, set aside for 15 minutes to set up and dry.
- Repeat 6 more times with remaining peppers. With slotted spoon, slip peppers, 5 or 6 at a time, into hot oil. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden.
- Remove to platter lined with paper toweling to drain.
- Repeat with remaining peppers.
- Serve immediately.