Half Shell Raw Bar"Hot Lips"

* Exported from MasterCook *

HALF SHELL RAW BAR "HOT LIPS"

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Miamiherald

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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12 Jalapeno, whole pickled or
-fresh
8 oz Cream cheese
1/2 c All-purpose flour
1 c Buttermilk
1 c Seasoned bread crumbs
2 c Peanut oil
Ranch dressing
Tortilla chips

Stem, halve and remove seeds from the jalapenos. Cut
the cream cheese into 24 pieces and press a piece into
each jalapeno half. Roll the peppers in the flour then
soak in the buttermilk for 1 minute. Coat each
generously with the bread crumbs. Place in
refrigerator for about 10 minutes. Heat the oil in a
heavy skillet over high heat until very hot but not
smoking. Carefully slide the prepared jalapenos into
the oil and fry until golden brown. and crispy, about
40 seconds. (do in 2 batches) Remove from oil with
slotted spoon and pat with paper towels. Serve hot
with ranch dressing and tortilla chips.

Nutrtional info per serving: 63 cal; .9g pro, 6.4g
carb, 3.8g fat (54%)

Source: Half Shell Raw Bar, Key West, Fl Miami Herald,
2/15/96 format by Lisa Crawford, 7/7/96



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