Description
Spicy jalapeño poppers meet cheesy goodness in this Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites recipe, delivering a crispy appetizer that packs serious flavor. Crisp golden exterior and molten center make these bites an irresistible snack you’ll crave at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 pound jalapeño peppers, fresh
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
Breading Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Frying Ingredients:
- 4 cups vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Slice jalapeño peppers into thin rings, removing seeds and membranes to reduce intense heat while preserving pepper flavor.
- In a mixing bowl, blend shredded pepper jack cheese with softened cream cheese until smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Carefully spoon cheese mixture into each jalapeño ring, ensuring an even and complete fill without overstuffing.
- Chill stuffed jalapeño rings in refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to help maintain structural integrity during breading process.
- Prepare three separate shallow dishes: one with seasoned flour, another with whisked eggs, and the third with seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chilled cheese-filled jalapeño ring first in flour, then dip into beaten eggs, and finally coat completely with breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 375°F, maintaining consistent temperature for even cooking.
- Gently lower breaded jalapeño rings into hot oil, frying in small batches to prevent overcrowding and ensure crispy exterior.
- Fry rings for 2-3 minutes, rotating occasionally, until golden brown and crispy with a crunchy exterior.
- Remove fried rattlesnake bites using a slotted spoon, placing on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Optional: Drizzle with hot sauce for extra kick before serving immediately while still hot and crispy.
Notes
- Remove jalapeño seeds and membranes to control spice level while keeping authentic pepper taste.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother, easier blending with pepper jack cheese.
- Chill stuffed jalapeño rings before breading to prevent cheese from melting during frying.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 375°F for perfectly crispy, golden-brown exterior without burning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg