BEST EVER JALAPENO POPPERS

Best Ever Jalapeno Poppers image

Provided by Josephine Roeper

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces package shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoon bacon bits
1 tsp of cilantro
1 tsp of mayonnaise
1 tsp of sugar
very small pinch of garlic
12 ounces jalapeno peppers, seeded and halved
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 quarts oil for frying

Steps:

Cut jalapeno peppers in half and remove webbing and seeds. Wash jalapenos and blanch in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Remove from pot, wash, and drain.
In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese and bacon bits. Spoon this mixture into the jalapeno pepper halves.
Put the milk and flour into two separate small bowls. Dip the stuffed jalapenos first into the milk then into the flour, making sure they are well coated with each. Allow the coated jalapenos to dry for about 10 minutes.
Dip the jalapenos in milk again and roll them through the breadcrumbs. Allow them to dry, then repeat to ensure the entire surface of the jalapeno is coated.
In a medium skillet, heat the oil to 365 degrees F ( 180 degrees C). Deep fry the coated jalapenos 2 to 3 minutes each, until golden brown. Remove and let drain on a paper towel.