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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Great little appetizer for the game, or just about any time. Ingredients:
2 quarts canola oil or crisco |
1 cup all-purpose flour |
1 cup beer (not dark) |
coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper |
16 fresh jalapeño peppers, slit lengthwise down one |
side to create a |
pocket, stem end intact, seeds removed, if desired |
4 ounces cream cheese, or grated cheddar or monterey |
jack cheese |
plus more if needed |
1 cup sour cream or blue-cheese dressing |
Directions:
1. In a deep fryer or medium stockpot, heat oil to 400°.
2. Line a baking sheet with paper towels; set aside.
3. To make the batter, combine flour, beer, salt, and
4. pepper in a small bowl. Whisk to combine; set aside.
5. Stuff each jalapeño with 1/4 ounce of cheese. Working
6. in batches, dip jalapeños into batter, turn to coat,
7. and drop into fryer until golden brown, 4 to 5
8. minutes. Transfer to prepared baking sheet to drain.
9. Serve immediately with sour cream or blue-cheese
10. dressing.
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