Description
Spicy jalapeño poppers called rattlesnake bites showcase cheesy goodness from Texas Roadhouse. Crispy breaded peppers deliver zesty flavor with creamy cheese filling that satisfies comfort-food cravings you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1–2 cups vegetable oil (59–473 ml)
- 2 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 jalapenos, seeds removed, sautéed until soft
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsps slap ya mama seasoning
- 2 tsps garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Dredging Preparation: Create a three-stage coating station with flour, buttermilk-egg mixture, and seasoned breadcrumbs to ensure perfect breading coverage.
- Cheese Filling Creation: Thoroughly blend sharp cheddar, cream cheese, and jalapeños in a large mixing bowl until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Cheese Ball Formation: Carefully shape the cheese mixture into uniform spheres, then freeze for 30-45 minutes to stabilize their structure and facilitate coating.
- Initial Coating Process: Methodically roll each frozen cheese ball in flour, dip completely in egg wash, allowing excess to drip off, then coat generously with seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Double Coating Technique: Repeat the egg wash and breadcrumb application to create an extra-crispy, golden exterior that guarantees maximum crunch.
- Oil Preparation: Heat cooking oil in a deep skillet to medium-high temperature, establishing an optimal frying environment for even cooking.
- Frying Execution: Gently lower 6-8 breaded cheese bites into hot oil, rotating to achieve a uniform golden-brown color and crisp texture.
- Finishing Touch: Remove fried bites with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels to eliminate excess oil, and serve immediately while maintaining maximum crispiness and molten cheese interior.
Notes
- Chill Cheese Effectively: Freeze cheese balls for 30-45 minutes to prevent melting during coating and frying, ensuring structural integrity and perfect shape.
- Master Dredging Technique: Create three separate stations with flour, egg wash, and seasoned breadcrumbs for seamless, even coating that locks in flavor and crunch.
- Double-Coat for Crispiness: Apply two layers of breadcrumb coating to achieve an extra-crispy, golden-brown exterior that delivers satisfying textural contrast.
- Temperature Control Matters: Maintain medium-high oil heat around 350°F to guarantee quick, even frying without absorbing excess oil or burning the delicate coating.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg