Jalapeno bites with Cheddar dip

By alas14

Ingredients

• •3 fresh jalapenos, sliced 1/4 inch
• •1/4 cup flour
• •1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (I like Johnny’s)
• •1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
• •1 egg
• •1 cup canola oil for frying
• •Kosher salt

Details

Servings 20

Preparation

Step 1

1.Preheat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
2.You will need 3 bowls for this. In one bowl mix the flour and the seasoning salt. In another bowl beat the egg. Place the panko bread crumbs in the third bowl.
3.First dip the jalapenos into the flour, be sure to shake any excess off. Next, dip it in the egg. Finally dip it in the panko. Repeat until all the jalapeno slices are coated.
4.When the oil is hot (Note: To test this I usually just sprinkle a couple of the panko bread crumbs into the oil) fry the jalapenos until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes). Remove and transfer to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle immediately with salt. Serve with cheese dip if desired.

Cheese Dip
Makes: about 2 cups

You will need:

•1/4 onion, diced
•1 tablespoon butter
•1 tablespoon flour
•2 cups cheddar cheese
•3/4 cup milk
•2 tablespoons of your favorite salsa (Mine is Mrs. Renfro’s Habanero)
1.In a sauce pan, melt butter. When melted, add onion and cook until onion becomes soft about 3-4 minutes.
2.When onion is soft add flour, cook 2 minutes.
3.Add cheddar cheese, milk and salsa. Serve.