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               Crabmeat Stuffed Jalapenos (Texas Popcorn)

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       lb           Flaked Crabmeat
  1       cn           Jalapeno Peppers
                       (1 lb & 11 oz)
  2       tb           Green Pepper -- fine chopped
  2       tb           Onions -- finely chopped
  2       tb           Dill Pickle -- finely chopped
    1/4   c            Cracker Meal
  1                    Egg -- beaten
    1/4   ts           Salt
    1/4   ts           Black Pepper
    1/8   ts           Cayenne Pepper
  1                    Garlic clove -- minced
    1/4   c            Milk
                       Breading Mixture *

 *  See recipe below.

 Cut peppers in half lengthwise. Discard pulp and seeds
 and rinse carefully. In a large mixing bowl, combine
 remaining ingredients, except breading mixture. Stuff
 pepper halves with crab mixture and press stuffing
 around pepper. Set peppers aside.

 To prepare breading mixture: Place 2 cups cracker meal
 in a flat pan. In a separate pan, mix 1 cup mils, 2
 eggs and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Dip
 peppers in egg mixture, then in cracker meal. Repeat
 procedure.
 Deep fry at 365 degrees (F) until golden brown. Drain
 on paper towels. Makes 30 hors d'oeuvres.



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