Jalapeno Poppers

(Courtesy of Mr Food)

Ingredients:
12 medium-sized fresh jalapeno peppers
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 c. all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 c. cornmeal, divided
3/4 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
Vegetable oil for deep-frying

Directions:
Split peppers in half lengthwise, cutting through stems, then remove the seeds.

In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and Parmesan cheese.  Firmly press a heaping teaspoonful of the cheese mixture into each pepper half.  Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.

In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 c. flour, 1/4 c. cornmeal, milk, salt and pepper.  In another medium bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 c. flour and 1/4 c. cornmeal.

Dip stuffed pepper halves into milk mixture then into the dry mixture, coating thoroughly with each.

Fill a large saucepan or soup pot with 2 inches of vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.  Carefully fry a few peppers are a time for 2-3 minutes, or until golden.  Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

http://www.mrfood.com/Appetizers/Jalapeno-Poppers-1525

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