Jalapeno Poppers

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Ingredients

• 24 fresh jalapeno peppers
• 1 cream cheese softened
• 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/4 c. flour
• 2 eggs beaten
• 40 Ritz crackers, finely crushed (about 1 2/3 c.)
• 2 c. oil

Preparation

Step 1

Cut lengthwise slit in top of each pepper; scrape out seeds and veins. Leave stems on if possible. Combine next 3 ingredients; spoon into peppers.

Roll peppers in flour; dip in eggs, then roll in cracker crumbs to evenly coat. Place in single layer in shallow pan. Refrigerate 15 min.

Heat oil in medium saucepan to 375 degrees. Add peppers, in batches; cook 3 min or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.