Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 24 jalapeño peppers
  • 1 package cream cheese (16 ounces)
  • 2 cups bread crumbs
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Deep fryer oil (canola, sunflower, or vegetable)

Instruction

  • Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for 30 minutes prior to preparing.
  • Cut the jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds from each half. Keep the matching halves close together.
  • Stuff the jalapeño pepper halves with cream cheese, and then press the two halves back together.
  • Mix the eggs, salt, and water in a mixing bowl and place breadcrumbs in a separate mixing bowl.
  • Dip each jalapeño in the egg mix and then immediately into the breadcrumbs, coating the jalapeño with the crumbs. Place the breaded jalapeños into a bowl and freeze them for 2 - 3 hours.
  • In a deep fryer, heat your oil to 370 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In batches, deep fry your frozen jalapeños for 3 minutes or until the bread crumb coating is a golden brown color.
  • Place the deep fried poppers onto a paper towel to allow the excess oil to drain from the poppers.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauces.