Jalapeno Popper Bites

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Chill

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 8 mins

  • Servings

    15 cheese balls

  • Calories

    126 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Jalapeno Popper Bites

Jalapeno Popper Bites give you all the flavors of my bacon jalapeno poppers in a lightly breaded and fried cheesy bacon mixture.

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Ingredients

Servings

Filling

  • 1 cup (113 g) Monterey jack cheese, freshly shredded
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 3 medium jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
  • 6 lices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced

Flour Mixture

  • ½ cup (62.5 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Egg Mixture

  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons water

Breading Mixture

  • 1 cup (108 g) plain bread crumbs
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Frying

  • vegetable or canola oil
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Instructions

Filling

  1. In a large bowl combine the shredded cheese, cream cheese, jalapenos, cooked bacon, 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 and 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 ¼ 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.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 126kcal (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15cheese balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 126 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 126kcal 6%

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

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