Ortega Hot Poppers

8 Servings

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Ortega Hot Poppers Ingredients

1 cn (3 1/2 oz) whole jalapenos;	2 Eggs; lightly beaten
1 c Cheddar cheese; shredded	2 c Cornflakes cereal; crushed
3 oz Cream cheese; softened	Vegetable oil
1/4 c Fresh cilantro; chopped	Thick & chunky salsa-- mild;
1/2 c All-purpose flour	Sour cream; optional

Instructions for Ortega Hot Poppers

Cut jalapenos lengthwise into halves; remove seeds. Blend cheddar cheese, cream cheese and cilantro in small bowl. Place 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons cheese mixture into each jalapeno half; chill for 15 minutes or until cheese is firm. Dip each jalapeno in flour; shake off excess. Dip in eggs; coat with cornflake crumbs. Add oil to 1 inch depth in medium skillet; heat over high heat for 1 minute. Place jalapenos in oil; fry, turning frequently with tongs, until golden brown on all sides. Remove from skillet; place on paper towels. Serve with salsa and sour cream for dipping. Makes 8 servings. Typed by Lynn Thomas dcqp82a. Source: Ortega Cookbook. Recipe by: Ortega Cookbook Posted to JEWISH-FOOD digest by Nancy Berry on Nov 17, 1998, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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