Cheesy Jalapeno Bites

Name: Cheesy Jalapeno Bites
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 1 h 3 min
Yield: 13 bites
Ingredients: 1 cup Monterey jack cheese; 1 cup pepper jack cheese; 3 medium jalapeno pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic; ½ cup flour; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 large egg; 2 teaspoons water; 1 cup bread crumbs; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; vegetable oil

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Chill
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 3 mins
Servings
13 bites
Calories
130 kcal
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
American

Cheesy Jalapeno Bites

Iris Hanson

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Copycat Rattlesnake Bites are balls of cheese with lots of jalapeno peppers mixed in for just the right amount of kick in each cheesy, lightly fried bite

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Ingredients

Servings

Filling

1 cup Monterey jack cheese freshly shredded
1 cup pepper jack cheese freshly shredded
3 medium jalapeno pepper seeded and finely diced
1 teaspoon garlic minced

Flour Mixture

½ cup flour
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Egg Mixture

2 large egg room temperature
2 teaspoons water

Breading Mixture

1 cup bread crumbs plain
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Frying

vegetable oil or canola oil

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Instructions

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Filling

In a large bowl combine cheeses, jalapenos, and garlic.
Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and form it into a tight ball. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining cheese mixture.
Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and chill for about 20-30 minutes.

Assembly

Set out three wide and deep plates.
On plate one, whisk together the flour, salt, and pepper.
On plate two, whisk together the eggs with water.
On plate three, whisk together the bread crumbs, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
Dredge each cheese ball into the flour first, then the eggs and water mixture, and finally the bread crumb mixture. Ensure that the cheese ball is well coated after each step. Repeat with remaining cheese balls.

Frying

In a large skillet, heat a 1/4 inch of oil over medium heat (should register about 350°F).
Working in batches, fry the cheese balls until golden brown on all sides (about 3 minutes).
Set on a paper towel to soak up excess oil.
Serve hot. (If bites cool, reheat before serving.)