Crunchy Jalapeno Poppers

I was feeling a bit bored. So I looked in the pantry to see what I can whip up real quick. Came across these Jalapeno Peppers and figured why not make some Poppers.

This recipe is pretty basic and will satisfy the craving for something crunchy. There was no need for a special trip to the grocery store. I just used what I had. But feel free to substitute using your favorite items.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pkg whole jalapeno peppers
• 5 oz. Goat cheese*
• Bacon bites
• 1 tsp finely chopped red bell pepper
• Basil finely chopped
• 1/2 cup cornflakes
• 3 tbsp cornmeal
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2 cups  buttermilk

DIRECTIONS:

Mix Goat cheese, basil, bacon and bell pepper until smooth. In a separate bowl, blend dry coating ingredients and set aside. In another bowl pour buttermilk.

Wash and dry Jalapeno peppers. Cut each peppers open, and remove seeds. Open as wide as you can and spoon cheese filling into the peppers. Carefully roll in dry coating mixture, dip in buttermilk, and roll in the dry coating again. In a large sauce pan, heat enough cooking oil and cook until golden brown.  Garnish with parsley and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

*  Typically I would have used cream cheese and white cheddar. But the goat cheese was surprising good in this dish also.

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