Hot And Spicy Jalapeno Rellenos |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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these are cheese and cream cheese stuffed and beer batter fried... serve with a sour cream and chive dip... the recipe and photo are from Better Homes and Gardens Ingredients:
20 jalapeno peppers |
3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (3 ounces) |
1/2 of an 8-ounce tub cream cheese with chive and onion |
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin |
3/4 cup all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup cornmeal |
1/4 teaspoon baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
3/4 cup beer or milk |
cooking oil or shortening for deep-fat frying |
dairy sour cream (optional) |
snipped chives (optional) |
Directions:
1. 1. Make a T-shape cut in the side of each pepper; remove seeds.
2. 2. For filling, combine shredded cheese, cream cheese, and cumin until blended. Pack about 2 teaspoons of the filling into each pepper.
3. 3. For batter, in a bowl combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Add beer or milk. Beat until smooth.
4. 4. In a heavy saucepan or deep-fat fryer heat 2 inches cooking oil or melted shortening to 375 degrees F. Dip stuffed peppers into batter. Fry several peppers at a time in hot fat, about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain;
5. keep warm in a 300 degree F oven while frying remaining peppers. Serve with sour cream sprinkled with chives, if desired.
6. Makes 20 servings.
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