Jalapeño Poppers
Cream cheese (or cheddar) stuffed jalapeños, breaded and fried. Spicy, gooey, and addictive.
8 ingredients
6 steps
Ingredients
- 112 large jalapeños
- 2225g cream cheese (softened)
- 31 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 41 cup breadcrumbs
- 52 eggs (beaten)
- 6½ cup flour
- 7Salt and pepper to taste
- 8Oil for frying
Instructions
- 1Halve jalapeños lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes (wear gloves).
- 2Mix cream cheese and shredded cheddar together. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
- 4Dredge in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- 5Heat oil to 180°C (350°F). Fry in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- 6Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately while hot and gooey.