Four Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Jalapeños
INGREDIENTS
- 24 fresh jalapeños
- 8 strips bacon, cooked & crumbled
- 3/4 cup (3 oz.) Sargento® Artisan Blends® Shredded Double Cheddar Cheese
- 3/4 cup (3 oz) Sargento® Artisan Blends® Shredded Mozzarella & Provolone Cheese
- 1 tsp. hot sauce
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups plain fine dry breadcrumbs
- 3 tsp. dried oregano
- 4 cups vegetable oil
DIRECTIONS
- 1
Wear gloves to protect fingers! Make cut under half of stem lengthwise on one side of peppers forming a "T." Pry open; remove seeds using tip of a paring knife and kitchen shears.
- 2
Stir together bacon, cheeses, hot sauce, pepper and 1 tsp. salt.
- 3
Fill jalapeños with cheese mixture, pressing seams closed after filling, so that cheese is compacted and chili retains its shape.
- 4
Lightly beat eggs in a small shallow bowl. Stir together breadcrumbs, oregano and 1 tsp. salt in another shallow bowl.
- 5
Dip jalapeños in egg, letting excess drip off, then coat with breadcrumbs, transferring to a work surface. Repeat coating with egg and crumbs to form a second layer.
- 6
Heat 2 inches of oil to 325°F in a medium saucepan. Fry 4 jalapeños until golden brown all over, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to several layers of paper towels to drain. Repeat twice, heating oil to 325°F between each batch.
SUMMARY
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves: 24 appetizers; 12 servings
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See Nutrition Facts
Serves: 24 appetizers; 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 819
Total Fat 83.6g
Saturated Fat 12.4g
Trans Fat 33.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 32.4g
Cholesterol 62mg
Sodium 1207mg
Carbohydrates 16g
Protein 10g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Vitamin A 50%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 133%
Iron 2%
