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Ingredients
- 16 jalapeños
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 c. finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of freshly ground pepper
- 3 cups canola oil
- 1/4 c. corn starch
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
Directions
- Make a slit down the middle of each jalapeño, being sure to keep the stem and end intact. Using a small spoon, remove the seeds and membrane. In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salt and pepper. Stuff each jalapeño with the cream cheese/cheddar mixture.
- Pour the canola oil in a dutch oven and turn the heat medium. Warm the oil to 350 degrees F. Line a cutting board with a few sheets of paper towels and set aside.
- Place the corn starch in a shallow plate, crack the eggs into a bowl and spread the bread crumbs onto a plate. In batches, dip the jalapeños in corn starch, flour, egg and panko bread crumbs. Carefully drop the jalapeños into the hot oil and fry until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to the bed of paper towels to drain and immediately serve.
BLACK CREEK® PRODUCTS USED IN THIS RECIPE
Black Creek® Double Smoked Cheddar Cheese
Black Creek® Cheddar cheeses are conscientiously cultivated under the watchful eye of a Certified Master Cheesemaker. Black Creek® Double Smoked Cheddar Cheese is naturally aged to produce a distinctive flavor profile that’s rich and creamy with a pleasant sharpness. After careful aging, the cheese is then smoked twice to impart a robustly smoky flavor.
Black Creek® Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese (Aged 2 Years)
Black Creek® offers award-winning premium Cheddar cheeses that are recognized for their rich and creamy taste. Each of the brands’ offerings is carefully selected to ensure you receive a consistently delicious cheese that’s perfect for snacking.
Black Creek® Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese (Aged 3 Years)
For over a century, farm fresh milk from the heart of America’s Dairyland has been finely crafted into classic, naturally-aged cheeses under the watchful eyes of certified Wisconsin Master Cheesemakers. Black Creek® Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese is made using these same time-honored traditions and carefully aged for three years to build a full, richly sharp flavor and delightfully crumbly texture.