Description
Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites are a mouthwatering appetizer that combines creamy cheese and spicy jalapeños, all encased in a golden, crispy coating. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings, these bites deliver an explosion of flavor with each crunchy morsel. Serve them hot with ranch dressing for dipping, and prepare for rave reviews from your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 fresh jalapeños, halved and seeded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Cooking oil for frying
- Ranch dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese and cheddar until smooth. Fold in chopped jalapeño halves.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture, pressing gently.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each stuffed jalapeño in flour, then egg, and finally coat with panko.
- Fry each coated jalapeño until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes).
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (approximately 35g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 195mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg