1. *Jalapeno - I've used the store-bought thickly sliced pickled jalapeno for this recipe but you may go with fresh jalapeno or the pickled whole jalapeno as well. Pickled jalapeno isn't too spicy compared to the fresh. If your working with fresh jalapenos I recommend that you remove the seeds to lessen the spice.
2. *Cream cheese - I used the jalapeno flavoured cream cheese, you may use any other flavoured or the original cream cheese. Add cheddar, mozzarella, even Havarti cheese if you like for added flavour.

3. *Breadcrumbs - Any breadcrumbs would do but Italian flavoured or Panko breadcrumbs are recommended.

How its made

1. First flavour the cream cheese. You may skip this step if you like your cheese to be as is. I added chilli powder to spice up a little, you may add black pepper powder, chilli flakes, even chopped up green chillies/jalapenos or any other spices that may help bring the flavour you're going for. Once ready set it aside.
2. Before you start on the messy work, have everything prepped and ready. I prepared a cutting board to work on, had everything ready in place so that I can easily reach them.
3. First off, sprinkle a layer of flour on the board to avoid any stickiness. Place the jalapeno slice over it and carefully fill in the cream cheese in the middle and over it if you like.
4. Next, dip that in the flour, coat well then dip it in the beaten egg, turn carefully to cover the egg around it well. Then to the breadcrumbs. Repeat this until everything is done. Make sure they are all well dipped and covered otherwise it will crack and the cream cheese will leak when deep frying.
5. You may deep-fry these poppers but I had these pan-fried instead (fried half side of the poppers at a time). You may bake it as well (350'F for 15-20min or more until they turn into a golden brown colour).
6. Best served while it is still warm with your fav dipping sauce.