Jalapeño Poppers

Ingredients

• 24 fresh medium size jalapeño peppers (about 1/3 pound)
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 6 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
• 3 eggs, slightly beaten
• 2 cups bread crumbs

Instructions

1. Wearing plastic gloves, cut stem end off jalapeño peppers with paring knife. Carefully remove seeds and white membrane. Stuff peppers with cheese. Heat oil in deep-fat fryer to 375 degrees F.
2. Meanwhile, place eggs in small bowl. Place crumbs in shallow pan. Drop 4 peppers into eggs; toss to coat. Using fork, lift 1 pepper at a time out of egg, shaking off excess.
3. Drop into crumbs; toss to coat. Place on sheet pan.
4. When all peppers are coated, set aside for 15 minutes to set up and dry.
5. Repeat 6 more times with remaining peppers. With slotted spoon, slip peppers, 5 or 6 at a time, into hot oil. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden.
6. Remove to platter lined with paper toweling to drain.
7. Repeat with remaining peppers.
8. Serve immediately.