Here's an appetizer that will heat up any gathering. Family and friends often request that I make these jalapenos. —DeLea Lonadier, Montgomery, Louisiana
Fried Jalapenos
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Fried Jalapenos
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Yield
2 dozen
Ingredients
- 4 jars (12 ounces each) whole jalapenos, drained
- 10 ounces pimiento cheese spread
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
- 6 tablespoons cornmeal, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Oil for deep-fat frying
- Ranch dressing, optional
Directions
- Cut off stems and remove seeds from peppers; pat dry with a paper towel. Stuff peppers with cheese spread. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- In a shallow bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons cornmeal, salt, pepper and buttermilk until smooth; set aside. In another shallow bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup cornmeal. Dip stuffed peppers into buttermilk batter, then dredge in flour mixture.
- In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry peppers, a few at a time, until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. If desired, serve with ranch dressing.
Nutrition Facts
1 stuffed jalapeno: 109 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 433mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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