Fried Jalapenos
Jalapeños have a wonderful flavor, If you remove the seeds and internal stems, you get a great tasting chile pepper without as much heat. These little devils are great to munch on before a Tex-Mex meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 14-ounce can whole pickled jalapeños
- 1/2 pound Longhorn cheese, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- oil for deep-frying
Preparation:
- Cut the tops off the jalapeños and scoop out the seeds. Stuff each jalapeño with one-half to one tablespoon grated Longhorn cheese, pressing it down into the pepper with your finger.
- In a bowl, combine the eggs and milk. In a separate bowl, stir the salt and pepper into the flour. Roll the filled jalapeños in the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, then again in the flour mixture.
- Set aside to allow the coating to set while you bring the temperature of the oil to 350°F degrees.
- Deep-fry the jalapeños until they are golden brown (1 or 2 minutes).
Note: If your supermarket doesn't have Longhorn cheese, medium-sharp cheddar can be substituted.
Ready in: 25 Min