Jalapeño Cheese Bites
Ingredients
- - 2 (8 oz) blocks Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- - 4-6 Jalapeños, diced
- - 1 cup Milk
- - 1 Egg, large
- - 1 1/2 cup Bread crumbs
- - 1 tsp. Cayenne pepper
- - 1 tsp. Paprika
- - 1 tsp. Garlic powder
- - 1/2 cup Flour
- - Oil for frying
Directions
- In a medium bowl, combine shredded cheese and jalapeños.
- Once combined, roll mixture into approximately 1 1/2" balls.
- Place cheese balls on a cookie sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- While waiting, combine egg and milk in a small bowl and breads, cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in another. Stir to combine.
- Once chilled, roll cheese balls in bowl of flour. Then, dip into milk mixture and lastly, coat cheese ball in bread crumb mixture.
- Over medium high, fry cheese balls in batches for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towel.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces. Enjoy!
