Jodi's Deep-fried Stuffed Jalapenos

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 24 pickled jalapeno peppers
• 1 pound cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 4 cups corn oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• 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.