FRIED JALAPENOS

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Here's an appetizer that will heat up any gathering. Family and friends often request that I make these jalapenos. -DeLea Lonadier, Montgomery, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 jars (12 ounces each) whole jalapeno peppers, drained
1 jar (5 ounces) olive-pimiento cheese spread
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
6 tablespoons cornmeal, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup buttermilk
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

Cut off stems and remove seeds from peppers. Stuff with cheese spread. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours., In a shallow bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons cornmeal, salt, pepper and buttermilk until smooth; set aside. In another shallow bowl, combine remaining flour and cornmeal. Dip stuffed peppers into buttermilk batter, then dredge in flour mixture., In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry peppers, a few at a time, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.