Ok, getting these posted tonight for those you want to fire up your Fourth of July guests. These will be spicy and amazing appetizers. I also have another pepper recipe that I’ll be posting in the next few days! It is made with bacon so be on the look out!!

photo credit: Photos by Mavis

Suggested beer type: Victory Lager or Victory Festbier

• 12 lg Ripe Jalapenos (preferably red), roasted and peeled

Stuffing:

• 5 oz. Goat Cheese
• pinch Chipotle Powder
• 1 T. Fresh Cilantro, chopped
• pinch Salt
• Cracked Black Pepper

Batter:

• 2 C. All Purpose Flour
• 1 t. Baking Powder
• 1 t. Salt
• 2 Eggs
• 1 C. Milk
• 1 C. Jalapeno
• Beer
• Flour, for dredging
• 2 C. Vegetable Oil for frying (350º -375F)

Directions

For the Peppers

1. Blend ingredients for stuffing.
2. Make a small slice down the side of the chile, remove the seeds and fill with goat cheese mixture.
3. Set aside in refrigerator.

For the Batter

1. blend dry ingredients first, then add in eggs, milk, and beer.
2. Roll the stuffed chiles in flour, then in batter.
3. Let excess batter drip off.
4. Fry in 350º-375º F oil until golden brown.
5. Remove from oil and place on a paper towel.
6. Serve with a good tomato sauce or your favorite Salsa and cheese sauce.

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• Spicy Stout Spiked Shrimp Satay
• Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos
• Oh My… Shrimp Bruschetta
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• Spicy Tuna Cakes