Jalapeno Poppers

The only reason to grown jalapenos is to enjoy fresh jalapeno poppers in the summer. I picked 8 from my plant this weekend and tried a new recipe. I usually just cut them open and put cream cheese in, but I wanted to make the real thing - minus the deep frying.

Ingredients:
6 jalapenos (if bought from the store b/c they are usually larger)or about 8 garden jalapenos
1/2 cup grated monterey jack cheese
3 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
1 Tbsp milk
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup all purpose flour
seasonings to taste - cumin, chili powder, garlic, salt

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a bowl, cream together cheese and cream cheese and add some seasonings.
3. In a small bowl, beat together egg and milk.
4. In another small bowl, combine bread crumbs and seasonings.
5. In another small bowl, combine flour and seasonings.
6. Cut jalapenos in half and clean out the seeds.
7. Stuff each half with cheese mixture. Then coat each one in flour, egg, and then bread crumbs.
8. Place on lightly greased baking sheet (stuffed side up) and bake for about a 1/2 hour until the crust is golden.
9. Remove from the oven and serve with a cold beer.

This recipe gets a little messy, but the poppers don't have to look perfect to taste delicious!