Fried Stuffed Jalapeno PeppersAnonymous Tue May 23 19:43:02 2006 1 10 oz. Can whole pickled jalapeno peppers -- drained, divide 2/3 cup Pimiento cheese 3/4 cup All-purpose flour -- divided 1/4 cup cornmeal -- plus 2 tbs. 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup buttermilk vegetable oil Cut stems from peppers. Remove seeds, using a small sharp knife (do not split peppers). Stuff each with pimiento cheese. Cover and chill at least two hours. Combine 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons cornmeal, and next 3 ingredients; set batter aside. Combine remaining 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup cornmeal. Dip stuffed peppers in batter; dredge in flour mixture. Pour oil to depth of 2 to 3 inches in a Dutch oven; heat to 375�. Fry peppers, a few at a time, 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Yield: about 12 appetizers. Recipe by Rock McNelly on Mar 24, 1998. Email the recipe Fried Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers to a friend! |


