Fried Stuffed Jalapeños
Procure a can of whole jalapeños. Open the can. Pick out the nice ones.
Into the side of each pepper, make the smallest incision possible to
enable you to clean out the seeds and membrane. Stuff the cavity with
cream cheese, goat cheese, or any other easily melted cheese. You may
also stuff it with pimento cheese, tuna or anything else that suits you.
Beat an egg or two in a bowl.
Put some instant potato flakes in another bowl.
Dip each pepper into the egg, then roll in the flakes. Repeat.
Place the peppers in the freezer and let freeze.
Heat a pot of oil, preferably peanut oil, till about 350-360.
Quickly fry the frozen peppers 'til they are golden, remove and drain.
(If you have done it right, the peppers will have a crunchy crust and
the cheese will be all melted and gooey!!)
Serve hot!
Variations: Use rice flour instead of potato flakes or Use 50/50 mix
corn meal and flour.
Enjoy!
JD Cooper
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