Jalapeno Poppers
Jalapeno Poppers might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 16 servings with 240 calories, 6g of protein, and 15g of fat each. Head to the store and pick up cornflakes, paprika, cheddar cheese, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 50 minutes.
Instructions
Select 12-16 large jalapenos from jars; pat dry with paper towels (refrigerate any remaining jalapenos for another use).
Remove stems from jalapenos; cut a lengthwise slit on one side. Discard seeds. In a small bowl, combine the cheeses, parsley, garlic salt and paprika. Pipe or stuff into each pepper.
Place flour in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, lightly beat the eggs. In a separate bowl, combine cornflakes and bread crumbs.
Roll jalapenos in flour, dip in eggs, then roll in crumbs. Dip again in eggs, then roll in crumbs to completely coat.
In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°. Fry peppers, a few at a time, for 30-60 seconds or until lightly browned.
Drain on paper towels. In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients.
Recommended wine: Sparkling Wine, Sparkling Rose
Sparkling Wine and Sparkling rosé are great choices for Antipasti. If you're serving a selection of appetizers, you can't go wrong with these. Both are very food friendly and complement a variety of flavors. The Gosset Celebris Extra Brut rosé with a 5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 215 dollars per bottle.
Gosset Celebris Extra Brut Rose
This cuvee is designed to appeal to the most discerning palate and,more generally, anyone looking for a touch of romance in their apéritif. Its freshness, with notes of red fruit (strawberry, raspberry and redcurrant), provides a smooth, comfortable sensation that lingers with hints of pink grapefruit.This champagne can be served as an accompaniment to carefullychosen dishes such as salmon, a strawberry and tomato gazpacho with basil, or panfriedscampi.