Jalapeño Poppers

Ingredients

• 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
• 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 20 jalapeño peppers, sliced in half with tops and seeds removed
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs

Directions

1. Heat oil in deep fryer to 350°F.
2. In a medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese, cilantro, garlic, salt and pepper. Stuff each jalapeno half with equal amounts of the cream cheese mixture. Dip in eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
3. Deep fry jalapenos for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels before serving.

Serves: 10