Description
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the irresistible Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites! These bite-sized, breaded, and deep-fried morsels are a delightful combination of spicy, cheesy, and crunchy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 3 jalapeños, seeds removed and finely diced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded pepper jack cheese and diced jalapeños. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture and form it into a tight, 1-inch ball. Place the shaped balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining cheese mixture.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and freeze the cheese balls for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Prepare three separate bowls for the breading process. In the first bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In the second bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. In the third bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
- Remove the frozen cheese balls from the freezer. Working one at a time, roll each ball in the flour, then dip it in the egg mixture, and finally coat it with the seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F. Carefully add 6 to 8 breaded cheese balls to the hot oil and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until they’re golden brown on all sides.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites from the oil and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve the bites hot, accompanied by your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
To achieve the perfect texture, it’s essential to follow a few key tips and tricks. Freezing the cheese balls is crucial to prevent the cheese from melting too quickly during frying, ensuring a crispy exterior and a deliciously melty interior.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg