Description
Delight in the bold flavors of homemade Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites, a scrumptious appetizer that perfectly blends creamy cheese and spicy jalapeños. Ideal for game days, parties, or cozy family nights, these bites feature a crispy exterior with a gooey, melty center that will captivate your guests. With easy-to-find ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time—making it an essential addition to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 2–3 jalapeños, diced (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the shredded cheese and diced jalapeños until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into balls about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Freeze the formed balls on a cookie sheet for 30 minutes to maintain their shape while frying.
- Preheat your deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, another with beaten egg and milk, and the last with bread crumbs mixed with seasonings.
- Coat each ball first in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally roll in the bread crumbs.
- Fry in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 cheese bites (135g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg