Mmmm - Jalapeno Poppers


Wearing plastic gloves, cut stem end off peppers with paring knife.

Carefully remove seeds and white membrane. Stuff peppers with cheese.

Heat oil in deep-fat fryer to 375* or in large pot until oil registers 375*. Meanwhile, place eggs in small bowl. Place crumbs in shallow pan.

Drop 4 peppers in eggs; toss to coat. Using fork, lift 1 pepper at a time out of egg, shaking off excess. Drop into crumbs; toss to coat. Place on sheet pan. When all peppers are coated, set aside for 15 min. to set up and dry. Repeat 6 more times with remaining peppers. With slotted spoon, slip peppers, 5-6 at a time, into hot oil. Fry 2-3 minutes, until golden.

Remove to platter lined with paper toweling to drain. Repeat with remaining peppers. Serve immediately. 24 poppers.

Recipe from FAMILY CIRCLE April 1, 1998


Combine bread crumbs and paprika in a small bowl, set aside. Split peppers down one side, cutting to but not through each end. Carefully remove seeds and pulp. Combine cheeses. Stuff each pepper with 1 Tbsp cheese mixture. Dip in egg substitute, and roll in bread crumb mixture. Arrange on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 deg. for 10 min.

Makes 40 appetizers.

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