Fried Jalapenos

Name: Fried Jalapenos
Ingredients: 2 jars (12 ounces each) whole jalapeno peppers, drained; 1 jar (5 ounces) olive-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

8 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 jars (12 ounces each) whole jalapeno peppers, drained
1 jar (5 ounces) olive-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

Directions

1

Cut off stems and remove seeds from peppers. Stuff with cheese spread. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
2

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 flour and cornmeal. Dip stuffed peppers into buttermilk batter, then dredge in flour mixture.
3

In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry peppers, a few at a time, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.