Jalapeno Poppers
- 8 -12 large jalapeno chiles
- vegetable oil, for frying
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 34 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 34 cup monterey jack cheese
- salt
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 12 cups breadcrumbs
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Place the chiles on a baking sheet and roast, flipping once, until just softened, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer the chiles to a plate to cool.
- Cut a slit down one side of each from top to bottom.
- Using a spoon, scrape out and discard the ribs and seeds, being careful not to tear the flesh.
- Set aside.
- Fill a medium, heavy-bottomed pot with enough oil to reach a depth of 1 1/2 inches and heat the oil to 325 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer.
- Combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl and mash well with a fork.
- Spoon the cheese mixture into a resealable plastic bag with a corner snipped off to make an opening about 1/2 inch wide.
- Carefully pipe about 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese mixture into each chile, then squeeze back together.
- Place the eggs in one wide, shallow bowl and the bread crumbs in another.
- Roll each chile in the eggs, then transfer to the bread crumbs and press gently to coat, shaking off any excess.
- Repeat the egg- and bread-crumb-coating process to double-coat the chiles.
- Working in batches, fry the chiles until deep golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per batch.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chiles to paper towels to drain.
- Season to taste with salt.
jalapeno chiles, vegetable oil, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salt, eggs, breadcrumbs
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/jalapeno-poppers-411089 (may not work)