Fancy Prepared Chiles or Peppers

Ingredients

• 24 jalapeno chiles
• water

Directions

1. 1

   Wash peppers and dry on paper towels.

2. 2

   Cut off tops.

3. 3

   Pack tightly into shallow pan.

4. 4

   Broil 5-10 minutes - until skins start to blister and brown.

5. 5

   Turn 1/3; broil 5-10 more minutes.

6. 6

   Turn 1/3; broil 5-10 more minutes.

7. 7

   Let cool slightly.

8. 8

   Place peppers in large plastic bag(s).

9. 9

   Let sit to steam at least 1/2 hour.

10. 10

    Put on surgical gloves if peppers are spicy hot.

11. 11

    Peel the peppers.

12. 12

    Carefully remove the innards. As small skinny knife is useful.

13. 13

    Optional - fill with your favorite cheesy filling.

14. 14

    Freeze untouching in layers overnight.

15. 15

    Place in freezer bag for later use.

16. 16

    I use the toaster oven - its tray fits 24 jalapenos.