Stuffed jalepeno peppers

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
The ones you're enjoying are most likely a commercial product sold
Frozen by a company called Louis Rich's (the same
1eachPurchase a jar of of whole jalapeno peppers.
2eachesRemove the seeds and veins by cutting a small slit in the side of
The peppers (wear rubber gloves or protect your hands with a liberal
Coating of cooking oil while doing this ++ chili burns are no fun).
3eachesStuff each pepper with a wedge shaped hunk of Monterey Jack or mild
Cheddar cheese. folks who make the
Fried cheese sticks, BTW). You may be able to buy them frozen at your
4eachesRoll the peppers in flour, then dip in an egg wash (2 eggs, diluted
With a couple of tablespoons of water, and beaten), then again in the
Flour. For a really crisp coating, repeat the egg wash/flour dipping.
5eachesAllow the coated peppers to dry briefly.
6eachesFry in hot deep fat until the outside is browned.
7eachesDrain briefly on absorbant paper and serve.

Directions

FROM: KATHY PITTS

LOCAL STORE. FAILING THAT,

Submitted By PAT STOCKETT On 05-10-95