Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites
Spicy cheese balls filled with Pepper Jack cheese and jalapeños, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Equipment
- Deep fryer Preheat to 350°F (175°C)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 16 oz Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 3 unit jalapeños, diced adjust based on your heat preference
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1.5 cups bread crumbs
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- unit Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded Pepper Jack cheese and diced jalapeños. Mix well.
- Shape the cheese mixture into balls about 1½ inches in diameter, squeezing tightly to compress them.
- Place the cheese balls on a cookie sheet and freeze for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- While the cheese balls are chilling, preheat your deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- In a shallow bowl, add the flour. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until well combined.
- In a third bowl, mix the bread crumbs with cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Once the cheese balls are chilled, roll each ball in the flour, dip it into the egg and milk mixture, and then coat it with the seasoned bread crumbs.
- Fry the cheese balls in batches for about 3-4 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the bites from the fryer and drain them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
For a milder flavor, you can remove the seeds from the jalapeños before dicing. Try serving these bites with ranch dressing or a spicy salsa for an extra kick!