Jalapeno Poppers Stuffed with Cheese and Crab

A switch to your Jalapeno Poppers! Shrimp (diced)can be used instead of the crab.Great for Parties.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 16  fresh jalapeno chiles
• 2 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1⁄4 lb  grated cheddar cheese
• 1⁄4 lb cream cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) can lump crabmeat, drained and checked for shells
•  flour, for coating
• 1  lightly beaten egg
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons water
• 1  teaspoon  oil
• 3⁄4 cup  dry  seasoned bread crumbs
•  oil (for deep frying)

Directions

1. Carefully make a lengthwise slit up the side of each chile and remove the seed sack.
2. Cover the jalapenos with milk and soak overnight in the refrigerator.
3. Mix cheese and crab.
4. Drain, rinse and fill each chile with cheese mixture.
5. Coat each one lightly with flour (this helps the coating adhere).
6. Mix together the egg, water and oil and dip each chile in the mixture, then in the crumbs.
7. Make sure all the surface is coated with crumbs; gently pat any loose crumbs into place.
8. Place the chiles on a rack, to dry at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before frying.
9. This is important, because otherwise the coating will come off while frying.
10. Deep fry the chiles in hot oil until golden brown, drain on paper towels season with salt and serve hot with salsa or your favorite sauce.