JODI'S DEEP-FRIED STUFFED JALAPENOS

Jodi's Deep-Fried Stuffed Jalapenos image

These delicious appetizers are perfect for a Mexican-style meal. Pickled jalapeno peppers are stuffed with Cheddar cheese, then fried until crisp. Serve with sour cream.

Provided by RUANA

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Jalapeno Popper Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

24 pickled jalapeno peppers
1 pound Cheddar cheese
½ cup yellow cornmeal
½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
4 cups corn oil for frying

Steps:

Cut a short slit into each jalapeno pepper. Remove as many seeds as possible. Slice Cheddar cheese into approximately 1/4 inch by 1 inch strips. Stuff each jalapeno with a Cheddar cheese strip.
Place beaten eggs in a small bowl.
In a small dish, mix yellow cornmeal, flour and salt.
One at a time, dip jalapenos in the eggs. Roll in the yellow cornmeal mixture until well coated. Arrange on a metal rack, and allow them to sit approximately 30 minutes.
Heat corn oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In small batches, using a slotted spoon, lower peppers into the heated oil, and fry until crisp and golden brown, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 864.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 70.7 mg, Fat 87.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 1176.1 mg, Sugar 1.3 g