Chili’s Jalapeño Cheese Bites Copycat Recipe
Description
If you love Chili’s Jalapeño Cheese Bites, you’ll be thrilled to know that you can make them at home! These golden, crispy bites are stuffed with creamy cheese and fresh jalapeños, delivering the perfect mix of spice and gooey goodness
Ingredients
- 3 medium jalapeños, diced, seeds removed
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Combine 3 medium jalapeños, 8 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese, ½ tsp garlic powder, and ½ tsp onion powder in a bowl.
- Scoop and shape cheese mixture into small balls. In a small bowl mix the flour with ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper.
- Roll each ball in 1 cup all-purpose flour then 2 large eggs, then 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry balls in batches until golden brown, 2–3 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt, serve warm.
Equipment
- Baking Pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 627mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 935IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 282mgIron: 2mg