Fried Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 (10 ounce) can whole pickled jalapeno peppers, drained,divided
    2/3 cup pimento cheese
    3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
    1/4 cup cornmeal, plus
    2 tablespoons cornmeal
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    1 cup buttermilk
    vegetable oil
Preparation
    Cut stems from peppers.
    Remove seeds, using a small sharp knife (do not split peppers).
    Stuff each with pimiento cheese.
    Cover and chill at least two hours.
    Combine 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons cornmeal, and next 3 ingredients; set batter aside.
    Combine remaining 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup cornmeal.
    Dip stuffed peppers in batter; dredge in flour mixture.
    Pour oil to depth of 2 to 3 inches in a Dutch oven; heat to 375\u00b0.
    Fry peppers, a few at a time, 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden.
    Drain on paper towels.

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