Chiles Rellenos With Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

24 fresh jalapenos , 2 to 3 ½ inches

Monterey jack cheese cut into 1 by 2 inch strips

3 large eggs, separated

¼ cup flour

¼ tsp salt

½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

½ tsp garlic powder

½ cup vegetable oil

Preparation

Cut stems off peppers and clean out seeds. Rinse out peppers and pat dry with paper towel. Fill chiles with cheese. Beat egg whites until they form peaks. In a separate bowl beat yolks then add flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder and mix until it forms a batter. Fold in egg whites. Dip stuffed chiles in batter. In a large skillet on medium high heat add oil and fry chiles until brown.