Jodi's Deep-Fried Stuffed Jalapenos

These delicious appetizers are perfect for a Mexican-style meal. Pickled jalapeno peppers are stuffed with Cheddar cheese, then fried until crisp. Serve with sour cream.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 865 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ½ cup yellow cornmeal
• ½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 24 pickled jalapeno peppers
• 1 pound Cheddar cheese
• 4 cups corn oil for frying

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Place beaten eggs in a small bowl.

Step 3

In a small dish, mix yellow cornmeal, flour and salt.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Heat corn oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 6

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.