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Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites Crispy

Crispy Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites You’ll Crave

Delicious Crispy Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites deliver a tasty mix of pepper jack cheese and jalapeños, perfect for appetizers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Mixture
  • 2 cups Pepper Jack Cheese Freshly shredded
  • 2 medium Jalapeños Finely diced, seeds removed for milder flavor
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Seasoned or gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 2 large Egg Whisked with 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Dairy-free alternative if needed
For Frying
  • 2 cups Oil High smoke point oil

Equipment

  • deep skillet or frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Shallow bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Shred the pepper jack cheese and combine it in a mixing bowl with finely diced jalapeños until evenly mixed.
  2. Roll the cheese mixture into balls, about the size of golf balls, ensuring they hold together.
  3. Chill the shaped cheese balls on a parchment lined baking sheet in the freezer for 30 minutes.
  4. Set up coating stations with separate shallow bowls for flour, egg and milk mixture, and breadcrumbs.
  5. Coat each chilled cheese ball in flour, then dip in egg mixture, and roll in breadcrumbs.
  6. Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Test with a small piece of bread.
  7. Fry cheese balls in batches for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Remove from oil using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bites can be adjusted for spice levels based on jalapeño preparation and can be made gluten-free with the right breadcrumbs.

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