Jalapeno poppers are traditionally prepared with slices of jalapeno stuffed with cheese and breaded, and then cooked in the oven or in hot oil. Read the article and learn how to prepare this recipe from scratch, you can serve your delicacies to surprise your family or as a tasty snack at your next party.
Ingrediants
- 12 Fresh Jalapeno Peroncini
- 2 tablespoons of Butter
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- 240 ml of hot milk
- 150 g of grated Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 100 g of Breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 50 g of flour
- 2 liters of seed oil for frying
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Prepare the Ingredients
Step 1. Prepare the jalapeños
Wash the peppers in cold running water, then shake them to remove excess water. Arrange them on a cutting board and remove the stalk with a sharp knife. Then cut them in half vertically. Remove the seeds with a spoon or your fingers.
- If your skin is sensitive to hot pepper oil, wear protective disposable gloves.
- To add extra spiciness to the dish, do not remove all the seeds from the chillies.
Step 2. Prepare the cheese
Melt the butter in a saucepan using medium heat. Stir and add 2 tablespoons of flour to thicken the mixture. Incorporate the milk as you mix carefully. As soon as the milk is hot, add the grated cheese and salt. Stir until the cheese melts, then remove from the heat.
- The mixture should take on a thick, viscous consistency. If it feels too runny, add another tablespoon of flour.
- You can increase the flavor level of the recipe by adding 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper to taste.
Method 2 of 3: Assemble the Jalapeno Poppers
Step 1. Stuff the jalapeno halves with the cream cheese
Use a spoon to transfer the filling into the peppers, the amount needed will vary according to the size of your peppers, however be careful not to overflow.
Step 2. Prepare the ingredients for the breadcrumbs
Break the eggs into a bowl and beat them lightly. Pour the flour into a second bowl and the breadcrumbs into a third. Line a plate with kitchen paper and prepare it to house the breaded poppers.
Step 3. Bread the poppers
Carefully flour one half of the jalapeno, being careful not to let the cheese overflow. Sprinkle some flour on the filling as well. Then dip it into the egg mixture. Finally, cover the jalapeno evenly with the breadcrumbs using a spoon. Arrange the breaded jalapeno on the paper towel-lined plate. Continue until you have breaded all the peppers.
- If you want to add thickness and crunchiness to your recipe, dip the peppers back into the egg mixture and make a second breadcrumbs with the breadcrumbs.
- Then replace the breadcrumbs with the crumbled crackers.
Method 3 of 3: Complete the Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
Step 1. Heat the oil
Pour the oil into a sturdy cast iron skillet or large saucepan. Heat it over medium-high heat. Bring it to a temperature sufficient to obtain a crisp and dry frying. Test the degree of heat you reach with a wooden spoon, if you see small bubbles forming it means that the oil is ready.
Step 2. Fry the jalapeno poppers
Dip the peppers into the hot oil using kitchen tongs or a metal skimmer. Fry them until golden brown, this will take about 5 minutes. Remove the poppers from the oil and place them on kitchen paper, it will absorb excess oil as they cool.
Step 3. Serve the jalapeno poppers
When they have cooled, arrange the poppers on a plate and bring them to the table alone or accompanied with sour cream.
Advice
- You can use a mini ice cream scoop to fill the jalapeno.
- If you want to leave your diners truly speechless, add a few pieces of bacon already cooked with cheese.
