Hurtin' Jalapeno Cheese Poppers

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Hurtin' Jalapeno Cheese Poppers:

 

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1-1/2 cups of Ritz crackers crumbs

1 tsp salt

1 large egg

2-oz firm cream cheese or Jack cheese

12 Fresh Jalapenos

Vegetable oil for frying

 

Mix the flour, cracker crumbs and salt. In a seperate dish beat the egg.

 

Cut the cheese into 1x1/2x1/4" cubes.

 

Cut a 1-1/2" slit lengthwise into both sides of the jalapeno.Seed and devein for less heat.

Insert the cheese. Then chill for about 5 minutes. Dip into the egg to coat then roll into the flour mixture.

Shake off excess. Chill again for 5 minutes. If you have a problem getting the coating to stick rough up the skins with a fork or serrated knife.

 

Deep fryin 2" of hot vegtable or corn oil, turning once or twice and drain on paper towels. Season with salt.