Jalapeno Poppers
6 Large Jalapenos
6 Slices Monterey Jack or Mozzarella cheese (1/2" thick)
flour for dredging
1/4 Cup vegetable oil
2 Large or 3 small eggs, separated
.
Place peppers in a bowl and add scalding water to cover. Let stand 30
minutes to 1 hour until softened. Leave stems on and slit down one side
removing and discarding all the seeds. Place one slice of cheese inside each
pepper, and dust with flour. Heat the oil. Beat the egg yolks until thick
and lemon colored. Beat the whites until they stand in peaks. Fold the
yolks into the whites and dip each pepper in the egg mixture until well
coated. Fry at once in hot oil turning once and spooning oil over the
uncooked places. Cook until golden brown.

Servings: 4
Home Cookin 4.8 Chapter: Appetizers