Fried Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (10 oz.) can whole pickled jalapeno peppers, drained
2/3 c. pimento cheese
3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. cornmeal
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. buttermilk
vegetable oil

Preparation

Cut stems from peppers.
Remove seeds with small knife (do not split peppers).
Stuff with pimento cheese.
Chill at least 2 hours.
Combine 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons cornmeal, salt, pepper and buttermilk; set aside.
Combine remaining flour and cornmeal.
Dip stuffed peppers in milk mixture, then dredge in flour mixture.
Pour oil to a depth of 2 to 3 inches.
Heat to 375\u00b0.
Fry peppers, a few at a time, for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.
Makes about 12 peppers.