Boudin Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers

     An authentic Cajun dish ?

     More like a simple Cajun-Mexican Fusion appetizer that's sure to be a hit at your party. This delightful bacon wrapped, boudin stuffed Jalapeno deep fry creation is one I tried today and it's delicious. It's not my recipe, even though I'd like to take credit for it.

      Two of my friends, one a true southern redneck with Cajun roots and the other, a Mexican restaurant owner decided to create this Cajun-Mexican Fusion Boudin dish so we could munch while watching football on Monday night. They were wonderul, so I had to include it in my list of Cajun recipes, even though it's not a true Cajun or Creole dish.

Ingredients:

• A dozen or so large and fresh Jalapeno peppers.
• 1-2 lbs of your favorite Boudin, casing removed.
• Thick sliced hickory smoked bacon.
• Oil
• Toothpicks

Method:

• Blanch the peppers in hot water, then drain.
• Carefully slit each pepper open just enough to remove the seeds and membrane.
• After squeezing the boudin out from the casing, spoon the boudin into each jalapeno pepper, wrap with bacon, securing with a toothpick.  Deep fry until the bacon is well cooked, but not burnt.
  

• For variety, try dipping them in your favorite salad dressing before each bite or turn up the heat by  drenching them with Tabasco or Louisiana hot sauce like a true Cajun.
  

It may sound crazy, but they go well with fried fish... and of course, beer or iced tea.

Enjoy !

~Froggy~

Part time Louisiana (Mexican Fusion?) Food Critic and beach bum in training.