Cheesy Taco Jalapeño Poppers with Cilantro-Lime Crema
"Beefy, cheesy, taco-tasting poppers that are deep-fried and delicious... what more could you ask for in an appetizer? Cilantro-Lime Crema adds the perfect amount ofbalancing brightness, making these poppers something to remember. We recommend baking the jalapenos before frying them to cook them all the way through and give them that irresistabletender texture...."
INGREDIENTS
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16 jalapeño chiles
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1/2 pound 97/3 lean ground beef
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1 (8-oz.) pouch taco skillet sauce (such as Frontera)
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1 teaspoon taco seasoning
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1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
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4 ounces Colby-Jack cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
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canola oil
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1 cup finely ground yellow cornmeal
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3/4 cup (about 3 1/4 oz.) all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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3/4 cup whole buttermilk
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1/2 cup whole milk
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1 teaspoon coarse salt
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