Crabmeat Stuffed Jalapenos

By North Star


1 lb flaked crab meat (2 cans)
1/2 tsp salt
1 lb jalapeno peppers
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp ea, finely chopped
green bell pepper, onion, and dill pickle
2 clove minced garlic
1/8 cayenne pepper(optional)
1/4 cup cracker meal (bread crumbs)
1/4 cup milk
1 beaten egg (breading mixture)


Cut jalapenos 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 (bread crumbs) in a flat pan. In a seperate pan, mix 1 cup milk, 2 eggs and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Dip peppers in mixture, then in cracker meal (bread crumbs). Repeat procedure. Deep fry at 365 degrees until golden brown. Drain on paper towel. Makes 30 horsd'oeuvres. Serve with a Queso, or Ranch dressing.