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Jalapeno Bites are an amazing appetizer with a perfect combination of cream cheese, jalapenos, and parmesan cheese. They are perfect for Superbowl or any party!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 10 bites
Calories: 246 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup White Cheddar Cheese shredded (see note)
- 2 jalapeños seeded and minced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- vegetable oil or other neutral oil, for frying
- ranch dressing for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the shredded mozzarella, cheddar, jalapenos, and garlic until evenly combined.
- Form the cheese mixture into 10 balls by using your hands to squeeze the mixture together as tightly as possible. Place the balls on a baking sheet and freeze for 4 hours. (Do not skip the freezing step.)
- Pour the oil into a medium saucepan until it comes 1 inch up the sides. Place over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 350 degrees F. (You will need to fry in batches.)
- To prepare the breading station, place the flour in one bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together in another bowl, and then stir together the panko, smoked paprika, and salt in a third bowl.
- Roll each of the frozen cheese balls first in the flour, then in the egg wash, and finally in the bread crumbs.
- Fry the bites for 2 minutes on each side, or until they have a golden brown on the outside and soft melty cheese on the inside. Carefully remove with tongs or a slotted spoon and allow to drain on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve immediately with some ranch dressing for dipping.
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Notes
- You can swap in your favorite white cheese - like Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or even swiss - for the white cheddar.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1bite
Calories
246kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
342mg
(14%)
Potassium
85mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
370IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
202mg
(20%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bite | |
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 342mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 85mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 370IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 202mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.