Jalapeno Poppers

By kscribner

Jalapeno peppers are stuffed with a cream cheese mixture then battered and deep fried to make delicious little appetizers.

Ingredients

• •12 jalapeno peppers, sliced in half lengthwise, seeds removed
• •8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• •2 eggs, beaten
• •2 tablespoons water
• •dash salt
• •1 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
• •oil for deep frying

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from southernfood.about.com

Preparation

Step 1

Fill jalapeno pepper halves with cream cheese and press halves back together. Combine eggs, water and salt. Dip jalapeno peppers into egg mixture and into breadcrumbs. Place on a cookie sheet and freeze for 2 hours. Heat oil in deep fryer to 370°. Deep fry peppers in batches for about 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer jalapeno poppers to paper towels to drain.