*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  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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