Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites (Print-Friendly Version)

Golden bites of cheese and jalapeños, crisp-fried with zesty breading and packed with spicy flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese Mixture

01 - 450 g pepper jack cheese, shredded from block
02 - 2–3 jalapeños, finely diced

→ Breading Station

03 - 65 g plain flour
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 240 ml whole milk
06 - 160 g bread crumbs
07 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
08 - 1 teaspoon paprika
09 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - Vegetable oil, for deep frying

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine shredded pepper jack cheese and finely diced jalapeños in a large mixing bowl. Mix until evenly distributed. Form the mixture into approximately eighteen compact balls, roughly 4 cm in diameter, ensuring tight packing for structure.
02 - Arrange cheese balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes to firm up and aid breading.
03 - Preheat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 175°C. Prepare three shallow bowls: flour in the first, beaten egg and milk in the second, and bread crumbs mixed with cayenne, paprika, and garlic powder in the third.
04 - Coat each chilled cheese ball thoroughly in flour, then dip into the egg-and-milk mixture, and finally roll in the seasoned bread crumbs to create an even, complete coating.
05 - Working in batches, fry each breaded cheese ball for 3–4 minutes until uniformly golden and crisp. Use a slotted spoon to remove and briefly drain the bites on paper towels.
06 - Serve the bites immediately while hot with your preferred dipping sauces.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Shred cheese from block for optimal melting and binding; freezing before frying helps maintain structure and prevents excessive leakage.