Fried Jalapenos

Ingredients:

• 2 (11.5oz ea) jars whole jalapeno peppers, drained
• 4oz muenster cheese
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/4 cups beer
• vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions:

Cut a small slit in each pepper and carefully remove the seeds. Rinse the peppers with cold water and drain on paper towels. Cut the cheese into 18 pieces and insert one piece in each pepper. Combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl, then add the vegetable oil and beer, stirring until smooth. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Pour the oil 3 inches deep in a skillet or deep fat fryer and heat to 350°. Dredge the peppers in 1/2 a cup of flour, then dip in batter. Fry 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Serve immediately.