Pepper Jack Cheese Stuffed Fried Okra Recipe
This Pepper Jack Cheese Stuffed Fried Okra recipe takes a classic Southern vegetable and elevates it with gooey cheese and a crispy coating. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish, these cheesy okra pods are sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Stuffed Okra:
- 20 large fresh okra pods
- 4 oz pepper jack cheese (sliced into thin strips)
For the Coating:
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk mixed with 1 teaspoon vinegar)
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Ranch, Chipotle mayo, Spicy aioli, Fresh lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Wash and Prep Okra: Wash and dry okra, slit pods without cutting through, remove seeds.
- Prepare Cheese: Cut cheese into strips, stuff okra pods evenly.
- Coat Okra: Dip okra in buttermilk, coat with cornmeal mixture.
- Fry Okra: Heat oil, fry coated okra until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer fried okra to drain, serve hot with dipping sauces and lime wedges.
Notes
- Make sure the oil is at the right temperature before frying to ensure a crispy coating.
- Feel free to experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors.
- Adjust the seasoning in the cornmeal mixture to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed okra pod
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Okra, Stuffed Okra, Cheese Stuffed Okra, Southern Food, Appetizer, Fried Okra
