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| Jalapeno Poppers - Appetizers |
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11/27/2006 |
| Occasion: |
Any |
| Cuisine: |
Japanese |
| Effort: |
Easy |
| Chef: |
Cookster |
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| Ingredients |
24 fresh jalapeno peppers (1 1/4 lb) medium size
1-1/2 Cups shredded Cheddar cheese
6 Cups vegetable oil for frying
3 eggs, slightly beaten
2 Cups bread crumbs
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| Prepare |
| Wearing plastic gloves, cut stem end off peppers with paring knife. Carefully remove seeds and white membrane. Stuff peppers with cheese. Heat oil in deep-fat fryer to 375F or in large pot until oil registers 375F. Meanwhile, place eggs in small bowl. Place crumbs in shallow pan. Drop 4 peppers in 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 min. to set up and dry. Repeat 6 more times with remaining peppers. With slotted spoon, slip peppers, 5-6 at a time, into hot oil. Fry 2-3 minutes, until golden. remove to platter lined with paper toweling to drain. repeat with remaining peppers. Serve immediately. 24 poppers. |
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