Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:34:39 GMT

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cheese and diced jalapeños.

Step 2

Editor’s Tip: Make sure you squeeze as much excess moisture from the jalapenos before adding them to the cheese. Skipping this crucial step will make the cheese difficult to shape into balls.

Step 3

Using your hands, take some of the jalapeno-cheese mixture and roll it into a 1-inch ball. Be sure to squeeze tightly to compress the cheese to ensure the balls hold their shape. Repeat with the remaining cheese mixture.

Step 4

Arrange the cheese balls on a sheet pan so they don’t touch. Freeze for 30-60 minutes.

Step 5

Editor’s Tip: Do not skip this step, as it is what firms the cheese up enough to prevent it from leaking out of the breading while frying. We do not recommend freezing the balls for more than an hour as the cheese may not melt fully during frying if frozen solid.

Step 6

Shortly before removing the cheese from the freezer, prepare a workstation for breading the Rattlesnake Bites. In one bowl, combine the flour, salt and black pepper. In a second bowl, beat together the egg and milk. And in a third bowl, whisk together the breadcrumbs (here’s how to make your own breadcrumbs), cornmeal, cayenne and garlic powder

Step 7

Preheat the oil in your deep fryer to 350°F.

Step 8

Editor’s Tip: If you don’t have a deep fryer, you may also fill a deep cast-iron Dutch oven with 2 inches of oil. Use a candy thermometer to keep track of the oil’s temperature.

Step 9

Remove the cheese balls from the freezer. Working quickly, roll each cheeseball through the seasoned flour. Next, dip the balls into the egg mixture before coating each in the cornmeal/breadcrumb mixture.

Step 10

Working in batches, carefully lower 3 to 4 of the breaded Rattlesnake Bites into the preheated oil of choice for frying. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden on all sides.

Step 11

Remove the Rattlesnake Bites from the fryer and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool slightly. Resist the urge to sink your teeth into these cheesy bites until they’ve had a chance to cool. Be warned that the cheese will be hot!

Step 12

Serve warm with a side of homemade ranch dressing or Cajun dipping sauce

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