Description
Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites are a delicious appetizer featuring a spicy blend of cheese and jalapeños, breaded and fried to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and diced jalapeños until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls or patties.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each cheese ball in flour, dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the bites in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of jalapeños based on your spice preference.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen before frying.
- Serve with ranch or spicy dipping sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Texas Roadhouse, Rattlesnake Bites, appetizer, fried cheese, jalapeños