Saturday, February 9, 2008

Jalapeno Poppers

Jalapeno peppers are stuffed with a cream cheese mixture then battered
and deep fried to make delicious little appetizers.
INGREDIENTS:
12 jalapeno peppers, sliced in half lengthwise, seeds removed
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons water
dash salt
1 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
oil for deep frying
PREPARATION:
Fill jalapeno pepper halves with cream cheese and press halves back
together. Combine eggs, water and salt. Dip jalapeno peppers into egg
mixture and into breadcrumbs. Place on a cookie sheet and freeze for 2
hours.
Heat oil in deep fryer to 370°. Deep fry peppers in batches for about 3
minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer jalapeno poppers to paper
towels to drain.

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