Ortega® Hot Poppers Recipe

Ortega® Hot Poppers Recipe

  • 1 (3.5 ounce) can ORTEGA® Whole Jalapenos, drained
  • 1 cup SARGENTO® Fancy Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups cornflakes cereal, crushed
  • vegetable oil
  • ORTEGA® Thick & Chunky Salsa
  • sour cream
  1. CUT jalapenos lengthwise into halves; remove seeds.
  2. COMBINE cheddar cheese, cream cheese and cilantro in small bowl. Place 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese mixture into each jalapeno half; chill for 15 minutes or until cheese is firm.
  3. DIP each jalapeno in flour; shake off excess. Dip in eggs; coat with corn flake crumbs.
  4. ADD vegetable oil to 1-inch depth in medium skillet; heat over high heat for 1 minute. Fry jalapenos, turning frequently with tongs, until golden brown on all sides. Remove from skillet; drain on paper towels. Serve with salsa and sour cream.
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