Cheese-Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers

Ingredients

• 12 jalapeño peppers
• 1 block pepper jack cheese
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups flour, as needed
• 2 cups bread crumbs, as needed

Special Equipment

• 24 toothpicks

Preparation

1. Cut the top off each jalapeño and core it, scraping out all the seeds, with the back side of a spoon.
2. Fill the jalapeños with pepper jack cheese, either melted or cubed.
3. Place the top back on the jalapeños and secure with two toothpicks inserted diagonally.
4. NOTE: Be sure each toothpick goes through both the top and the bottom of the jalapeño to secure it.
5. Dredge in flour, eggs, then breadcrumbs. For a thicker breading, double bread the jalapeños by repeating the egg and breadcrumb dredging.
6. Heat oil to 325°F (160°C).
7. Fry each jalapeño popper until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes).
8. Cool and allow extra oil to drip off on a plate lined with paper towels. Remove the toothpicks.
9. Season with salt and serve immediately once cooled enough to handle.
10. Enjoy!

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