Crunchy Jalapeño Taco Poppers

Crunchy Jalapeño Taco Poppers

Recipe by Betsy Carter from tasty.co

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Ingredients

24

24 servings

  • 24 jalapeñoes
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 oz taco seasoning, 1 package
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shredded cheese blend
  • ½ cup cream cheese
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1 ½ cups flour, mixed with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper
  • 4 cups cornflake cereal, crushed
  • 1 cup cornflake cereal, finely ground
  • 8 cups canola oil
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, for seasoning
  • salsa, for serving

Instructions

  • Slice the jalapeños lengthwise down the center, taking care to cut through only one side and leaving the pepper as intact as possible. Remove the seeds.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Mix to combine.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook the onion for 1 minute, then add garlic and cook another minute.
  • Add the beef mixture and cook until browned, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
  • In a clean, large bowl, combine the cooled beef mixture, shredded cheese, and cream cheese.
  • Transfer the beef mixture to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a corner snipped off.
  • Pipe the beef mixture into the jalapeños, then close the peppers.
  • Heat a large pot filled with the oil until it reaches 325ºF (170ºC).
  • Add the seasoned flour, eggs, and cornflakes to 3 separate shallow bowls. Dip the peppers in the egg, then the flour, followed by the egg again, and then the cornflakes. Dip once more in the egg and finish with a second dip in the cornflakes.
  • Fry the peppers, in batches, for 2½ minutes until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon or tongs and drain on a wire cooling rack.
  • Season the peppers well with salt and fresh lime juice.
  • Serve warm with salsa for dipping.
  • Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts

Per 24 servings

  • Calories: 862
  • Carbohydrate: 28g
  • Fat: 79g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Sugar: 3g

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