Pepper Jack Cheese Stuffed Fried Okra

Ingredients:

• 20 large fresh okra pods
• 4 oz pepper jack cheese, sliced into thin strips
• 1 cup buttermilk (or milk mixed with 1 tsp vinegar)
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Vegetable oil, for frying
Optional for serving:
Ranch, chipotle mayo, or spicy aioli
Fresh lime wedges

Instructions:

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