Jalapeno Poppers
(Serve hot with plum or jalapeno jelly)

1 quart oil for deep frying 
10 jalapeno chile peppers 
1 cup softened cream cheese 
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped green onion 
salt and pepper to taste 
3 eggs, beaten 
1 cup Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs 


Preheat the broiler. 
Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F.

In a medium bowl, whip together cream cheese, cilantro, 
garlic, green onions, salt and pepper. 

Place eggs in a small bowl. 

Place Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs in a small bowl.
 
Cut off tops of Jalapenos and remove seeds. 

Stuff each with equal amounts of the cream cheese mixture. 

Roll in the eggs, then coat with bread crumbs.
 
In batches, deep fry stuffed, coated jalapenos in the prepared 
oil 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.