Recipe Name Best Ever Jalapeno Poppers Submitted by garaghtyc Recipe Description Appetizer Quantity 32 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 10 Cook Time (minutes) 50 Ready In (minutes) 60

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 12 ounces cream cheese 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese 1 slice cooked bacon, chopped and cooked and drained of fat 1 2/3 cup, sliced 10 Jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced 1 cup Milk, 2% 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup Bread crumbs, dry 1 cup oil for deep frying (approx absorbed by bread) Steps Sequence Step 1 In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese and bacon bits. Spoon this mixture into the jalapeno pepper halves. 2 Put the milk and flour into two separate small bowls. Dip the stuffed jalapenos first into the milk then into the flour, making sure they are well coated with each. Allow the coated jalapenos to dry for about 10 minutes. 3 Dip the jalapenos in milk again and roll them through the breadcrumbs. Allow them to dry, then repeat to ensure the entire surface of the jalapeno is coated. 4 In a medium skillet, heat the oil to 365 degrees F ( 180 degrees C). Deep fry the coated jalapenos 2 to 3 minutes each, until golden brown. Remove and let drain on a paper towel.