Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cheese Mixture
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2 (8 oz) blocks pepper jack cheese, shredded
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2-3 jalapeños, diced (depending on how hot you like them)
→ Breading Station
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1/2 cup flour
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1 egg
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1 cup milk
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1 1/2 cups 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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Oil for frying
# Instructions:
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In a bowl, combine shredded pepper jack cheese and diced jalapeños. Shape the mixture into about 1½-inch balls, squeezing tightly to compress them well.
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Place the cheese balls on a cookie sheet and freeze for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your deep fryer to 350°F.
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Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with egg and milk mixed together, and one with bread crumbs mixed with cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
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Once chilled, roll each ball in flour first, then dip in the egg and milk mixture, and finally coat thoroughly with the seasoned bread crumbs.
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Fry the breaded balls in batches for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown all over.
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Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
# Notes:
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Shredding your own cheese from blocks helps the rattlesnake bites hold together better than pre-shredded cheese.
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Freezing the cheese balls is crucial - it prevents them from melting too quickly and falling apart in the hot oil.
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These are a copycat version of the popular Texas Roadhouse appetizer.
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The combination of melted pepper jack cheese and spicy jalapeños creates the perfect bite-sized appetizer.