Recipe: Jalapeno Poppers

Laura: A nice variety of "popper" recipes have previously been posted on various TKL boards. I quickly checked some of them and some come close to the poppers you describe. Most of the recipies contain the jalapeno peppers and the cream cheese, but not the shrimp. The shimp being added sounds GREAT...yea Seattle!

The easiest way for you to look at the previously posted recipes is to go back to the search options above this message board and do a search for "poppers" in ALL MESSAGE BOARDS (check that box). You will see all posts that used the word "poppers" in their heading.

(Laura, be aware that some replies did not contain the word "popper" in the heading so when you click on a request for the recipe, be sure to proceed further in that post and "check thread" to see the replies that were posted directly to that question. I apologize for rambling on and on if you already know this.)

Anyway, I am sure you could add shrimp to any of the posted recipes. In the recipe I posted below you might consider eliminating the cheddar cheese entirely and using shrimp instead, or using part cheddar/part shrimp.

If you try this, please come back and post your revised recipe so we all benefit from your knowledge.

I hope this helps.

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Ortega Hot Poppers

1 ( 3.5 oz.) can Ortega whole jalapenos, drained
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ( 4 oz.)
cup chopped cilantro or parsley
cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups cornflake crumbs
vegetable oil for frying

Ortega thick and chunky salsa
Sour cream

Split the jalapenos lengthwise in half and remove seeds; set aside.
In bowl, blend cheeses and cilantro. Mound 1 tbsp cheese mixture
in each jalapeno half; chill until firm, about 1 hour. Dip each stuffed
jalapeno in flour, gently shaking off excess. Dip in beaten eggs,
then coat with cornflake crumbs. Chill at least 1 hour. Heat oil in a
deep fryer to 375 degrees Fry jalapenos in batches for 2-3
minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve
immediately with salsa or sour cream if desired.