Stuffed Jalapenos

[Langod]

I use buttermilk and crushed tortilla chips to make a great coating.

Cut 'em in half lengthwise, scoop the seeds if you're so inclined.
Boil them for a scant 2 minutes to just barely start to precook them a bit. (keeps 'em from being too crunchy and raw tasting after baking)

Fill the halves with whatever mixture you like. (I mix 1/2 sharp cheddar and 1/2 cream cheese, along with some onion and garlic powder and a little chipotle powder.)

Dip them in buttermilk, then roll lightly in flour (I actually like Soy flour, it's a little sweeter and nuttier) then back in the buttermilk and dredge them in crushed tortilla chips.

Bake at 425 for about 6 minutes, then broil them for a minute or two until they're toasted a bit.

The tortilla chip coating gives a really excellent crunchy texture.


Yummers.