Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers with Crabmeat

Jalapeno peppers with cheese and crab stuffing, deep fried.

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 large can whole jalapeno peppers (approx. 28 ounces)
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* Filling:
* 1 pound flaked crabmeat
* 2 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper
* 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
* 1/4 cup cracker meal
* 1 egg, beaten
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 1/4 cup milk
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* Breading:
* 2 cups cracker meal
* 1 cup milk
* 2 eggs
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper

PREPARATION:
Cut peppers in half lengthwise. Discard pulp and seeds and rinse carefully.

In a large mixing bowl, combine remaining filling ingredients. Stuff pepper halves with crab mixture and press stuffing around the pepper.

Set peppers aside.

Prepare breading mixture. Place 2 cups cracker meal in a flat pan, like a pie plate; in another bowl mix together milk, eggs and salt and pepper. Dip peppers in egg mixture, then roll in cracker meal to coat thoroughly. Repeat procedure with all peppers. Deep fry at 365° until golden brown. Drain on paper towels or brown paper.
Serves 30.