Crab-stuffed Jalapenos

By danaheller

Ingredients

• Stuffing mixture:
• 1 lb flaked crabmeat
• 1 can jalapeno peppers (1 lb, 11 oz)
• 2 tbs green pepper, finely chopped
• 2 tbs onions, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup cracker meal
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup milk
• Breading mixture:
• 2 cup cracker meal
• 1 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cut peppers in half lengthwise. Discard pulp and seeds and rinse carefully.

2. In a large mixing bowl combine remaining ingredients except breading mixture. Stuff pepper halves with crab mixture and press stuffing around pepper. Set peppers aside.

3. To prepare breading mixture, place cracker meal in a flat pan, mix together milk, eggs, salt and pepper. Dip peppers in egg mixture then in cracker meal. Repeat until all peppers are coated.

4. Deep fry at 365 degrees until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper.