Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites (Print-Friendly Version)
Spicy cheese-filled bites with jalapeños, coated in seasoned crumbs and deep-fried for a crispy, flavorful snack.
# What You Need:
→ Cheese Mixture
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450 g pepper jack cheese, shredded
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2–3 jalapeños, finely diced
→ Breading Station
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65 g plain flour
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1 large egg
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240 ml whole milk
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160 g bread crumbs
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Vegetable oil, for deep frying
# How to Make It:
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Combine shredded pepper jack cheese and diced jalapeños in a large bowl. Form the mixture into approximately eighteen 4 cm balls, compacting tightly to maintain shape.
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Arrange cheese balls on a lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes to ensure firmness before frying.
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Preheat a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot with oil to 175°C. Set up three separate bowls: one with flour, one with a mixture of beaten egg and milk, and one with bread crumbs blended with cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
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Once chilled, coat each cheese ball in flour, dip in the egg and milk mixture, and roll thoroughly in seasoned bread crumbs to ensure an even crust.
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Fry breaded balls in batches for 3–4 minutes until uniformly golden and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels.
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Serve immediately while hot with preferred dipping sauces.
# Important Notes:
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Shred cheese from blocks for optimal binding; freezing the cheese balls before frying prevents excessive melting and maintains shape.