Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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8 jalapeños, stems and seeds removed
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 large egg
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1 cup panko bread crumbs
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½ cup tempura mix
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2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (e.g., Slap Ya Mama®)
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1 teaspoon garlic salt
→ Bacon Cream Cheese Filling
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8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
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1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
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8 strips bacon, crispy, crumbled
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¼ cup green onions, diced
→ For Frying
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1½-2 cups vegetable oil
# Instructions:
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In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese, bacon, green onions, and shredded cheese until evenly combined.
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Using gloves, cut and remove the seeds from the jalapeños. Cut each jalapeño vertically down the center, then cut each half in half horizontally, yielding 4 pieces per jalapeño.
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Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with a mixture of egg and buttermilk, and the third with panko bread crumbs, tempura mix, Cajun seasoning, and garlic salt.
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In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until ready for frying.
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Take a spoonful of the bacon cream cheese mixture and fill each piece of jalapeño.
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Dip each stuffed jalapeño piece first into the flour, then into the egg and buttermilk mixture, and finally into the panko-breadcrumb-tempura mix.
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Carefully place each coated jalapeño into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
# Notes:
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Nutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on brands and modifications. For accurate results, use a nutritional calculator.