Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites — spicy fried balls of Monterey Jack cheese and jalapeño in a seasoned crumb coating, crisp outside and molten inside. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ Prep: 15 min🍳 Cook: 20 min🍽️ Makes 36
Nutritionper 1 bite›
55
Calories
2.5g
Protein
4g
Carbs
3g
Fat
Ingredients
| 2 cups (225 g) | Monterey Jack cheese, shredded |
| 2 | jalapeños, minced |
| 1 clove | garlic, minced |
| 1 cup (125 g) | all-purpose flour |
| 1 | large egg, beaten |
| 1 cup (240 ml) | whole milk |
| 1½ cups (150 g) | breadcrumbs |
| 1 teaspoon | garlic powder |
| 1 teaspoon | paprika |
| 1 teaspoon | cayenne pepper |
| for frying | vegetable or canola oil, for frying |
Instructions
- Add the cheese, jalapeño and garlic to a mixing bowl and mix well.
- Form 2 cm (¾-inch) balls from the mixture, pressing gently to compress. Arrange on a baking sheet and refrigerate 1–2 hours.
- Put the flour in a mixing bowl. In a second bowl, whisk the egg, then add the milk and mix well. In a third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika and cayenne pepper; mix well.
- Roll each ball in the flour, then coat with the egg mixture, and finally coat with the crumb mixture.
- Add vegetable oil to a large pot and heat over medium-high until shimmering, or 175°C (350°F). Fry the coated balls 3–4 minutes, until evenly browned.
- Drain on paper towels and serve with your choice of dipping sauce.