Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites
Looking for the perfect game-day snack? These Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites are packed with gooey cheese, a kick of jalapeño heat, and a crispy golden crust. Whether you’re hosting a party or just craving a flavorful appetizer, these bites will be the first to disappear from the snack table!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup white cheddar cheese shredded see note
- 2 jalapenos seeded and minced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil or other neutral oil for frying
- Ranch dressing for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the shredded mozzarella, cheddar, jalapenos, and garlic until evenly combined.
- Form the cheese mixture into 10 balls by using your hands to squeeze the mixture together as tightly as possible. Place the balls on a baking sheet and freeze for 4 hours. (Do not skip the freezing step.)
- Pour the oil into a medium saucepan until it comes 1 inch up the sides. Place over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 350 degrees F. (You will need to fry in batches.)
- To prepare the breading station, place the flour in one bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together in another bowl, and then stir together the panko, smoked paprika, and salt in a third bowl.
- Roll each of the frozen cheese balls first in the flour, then in the egg wash, and finally in the bread crumbs.
- Fry the bites for 2 minutes on each side, or until they have a golden brown on the outside and soft melty cheese on the inside. Carefully remove with tongs or a slotted spoon and allow to drain on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve immediately with some ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
You can swap in your favorite white cheese – like Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or even swiss – for the white cheddar.