Description
These Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites are a spicy, cheesy delight that make the perfect appetizer. Filled with jalapeños and cheese, then breaded and fried to golden perfection, these bites offer a delicious kick. Easy to make and perfect for parties, they’ll be a hit with everyone.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4-5 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze the cheese balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Roll each cheese ball in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs. Repeat the process for extra crispiness.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the breaded cheese balls in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave some seeds in the jalapeños or add a dash of cayenne pepper to the cheese mixture.
- These bites can be made ahead and frozen. Just fry them directly from the freezer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg