Habanero Poppers

12 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 lb. Queso Jalapeño or shredded Cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp bacon bits
12 Habanero peppers, seeded and halved
1 cup. milk
1 cup. flour
1 cup. dry bread crumbs
2 qts. Lard or oil for frying

In a med. bowl, mix the cream cheese, Queso Jalapeño and bacon bits.
Spoon this mixture into the Habanero pepper halves.
Put the milk and flour into two separate small bowls.
Dip the stuffed Habanero peppers first into the milk then into the flour,
making
sure they are well coated with each.
Allow the coated Habaneros to dry for about 10 mins.
Dip the Habaneros in milk again and roll them through the breadcrumbs.
Allow them to dry, then repeat to ensure the entire surface of the Habanero
is coated.
In a med. skillet, heat the oil to 365 F.
Deep fry the coated Habaneros 2-3 mins. each, until golden brown.
Remove and let drain on a paper towel.


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