Jalapeno Poppers

Jalapeno peppers are stuffed with a cream cheese mixture then battered
and deep fried to make delicious little appetizers.

INGREDIENTS:

* 12 jalapeno peppers, sliced in half lengthwise, seeds removed
* 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
* 2 eggs, beaten
* 2 tablespoons water
* dash salt
* 1 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
* oil for deep frying

PREPARATION:
Fill jalapeno pepper halves with cream cheese and press halves back
together. Combine eggs, water and salt. Dip jalapeno peppers into egg
mixture and into breadcrumbs. Place on a cookie sheet and freeze for 2
hours.

Heat oil in deep fryer to 370°. Deep fry peppers in batches for about 3
minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer jalapeno poppers to paper
towels to drain.