Go Back

Cheese Fried Banana Peppers

Crispy fried banana peppers stuffed with a rich, gooey cheese filling and coated in seasoned breadcrumbs.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Peppers
  • 10 banana peppers fresh
Cheese Filling
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
Breading
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1.5 cups breadcrumbs

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Prepare banana peppers by slicing lengthwise and removing seeds.
  2. Mix cheeses together and stuff evenly into peppers.
  3. Dredge peppers in flour, then egg mixture, then breadcrumbs.
  4. Chill breaded peppers for 15 minutes.
  5. Heat oil and fry peppers until golden and crispy.
  6. Drain and serve hot with dipping sauce.

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture and cheese pull.