Capitol Hill Blue Forums Misc. Topics Food, Drink and Cooking Jalapeno Poppers

I've been working on this recipe for a while and have finally simplified it to get something like, and far better tasting than the restaurant version. Buy the largest peppers you can get your hands on.
Cut both ends off the jalapenos, dont split them. With a narrow paring knife cut out the seeds and membranes.
Drop them in boiling water for about a minute then remove them and seal them in a plastic bag for a few more minutes. When the skin loosens put them in cold water to prevent further cooking and remove the skins. You can skip this step entirely but the breading does't stick as well.
Stuff them with equal parts of Cream cheese and grated Monterey Jack. Add herbs, spices and whatever else you want in there. I mix cooked La Herencia brand Chorizo(not too greasy)and a bit of chopped cilantro.
Make sure the stuffing mix is pliable enough to get into the peppers without bursting them.
Make an eggwash(2 eggs, 1/4 cup milk) and drop the peppers into it then into a bowl of breading (shake and bake works fine), Toss them around a bit to get them covered then place them on foil on a cookie sheet and into a pre heated 400 degree oven. At this point you can also fry them but I avoid that when I can. Take them out when they look and smell right. Any improvements on this procedure would be appreciated.

Greger,

Thank you for your recipe. There are indications of creative genius at work in your recipe. It's intended as a snack or appetizer?

Joe

*Blushes* Why thank your sir! Appetizer or snack, either way. Last Sunday I served them surrounding a couple of tostadas as part of the entree.

I'd call it LUNCH! This looks great, Greger. Will try it this weekend on my family. I have those semi-hot banana pappers from my garden and I think I'll try your process using them. Thanks!

J

Hi Gregor, these sound wonderful and when I get off of this 10-day wave of no dairy, I will try them.

Meanwhile, anytime you handle hot peppers, it's a good idea to wear some plastic gloves and do NOT rub your eye at any time. I have stories.

EmmaG

Wait, jalapeno pOppers?

Man, that sounds painful

ah kin testify that is it! depending on where you put your hands!

Ummm, olyve, permit me a bit of information pushing. Poppers is a slang term for an inhalant sometimes used in sexual activities. It is a product originally in the form of amyl nitrate, which enlarges arteries and increases blood flow. It relaxes certain muslce groups and is used in some cases of a heart attack.

The modern product is not amyl nitrate, but I think still butyl nitrate which is not as strong (nor as good) but still is sometimes used to enhance the experience.

So, a jalapeno pOpper wuld truly be painful

Good grief Phil you've perverted a perfectly good recipe, once the seeds and membranes are removed, under running water to avoid the aforementioned problems, Jalapenos are very mild peppers and could painlessly enhance the effects of the other product with a delicious South of the border flavour!

Oh my!