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Cheesy Jalapeno Bites

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

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

Ingredients

Filling
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese, freshly shredded
  • 3 medium jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
Flour Mixture
  • ½ cup flour
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
Egg Mixture
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons water
Breading Mixture
  • 1 cup plain bread crumbs
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Frying
  • vegetable or canola oil

Instructions

Filling
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  1. In a large bowl combine cheeses, jalapenos, and garlic.
  2. 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.
  3. Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and chill for about 20-30 minutes.
Assembly
  1. Set out three wide and deep plates.
  2. On plate one, whisk together the flour, salt, and pepper.
  3. On plate two, whisk together the eggs with water.
  4. On plate three, whisk together the bread crumbs, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
  5. 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
  1. In a large skillet, heat a 1/4 inch of oil over medium heat (should register about 350°F).
  2. Working in batches, fry the cheese balls until golden brown on all sides (about 3 minutes).
  3. Set on a paper towel to soak up excess oil.
  4. Serve hot. (If bites cool, reheat before serving.)

Nutrition Information

Calories 130kcal (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 13bites

Amount Per Serving

Calories 130

% Daily Value*

Calories 130kcal 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.