Jalapeño Popper Bites Recipe

– cream cheese, softened – shredded pepper jack cheese – jalapeño s, seeded and diced – chopped bacon – sriracha sauce – all purpose flour – Panko bread crumbs – plain bread crumbs – garlic powder – cayenne pepper – black pepper – salt – eggs, beaten – peanut oil or canola oil for frying INGREDIENTS LIST ⌃ get the recipe

Wearing gloves, slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise. Remove and discard the seeds and membranes. ⌃ get the recipe

Now, dice the jalapeños. ⌃ get the recipe

Put the softened cream cheese, shredded pepper jack cheese, diced jalapeños, bacon bits, and sriracha sauce into a bowl. ⌃ get the recipe

Mix the ingredients until combined. ⌃ get the recipe

Scoop the cheese mixture and form it into balls. ⌃ get the recipe

Place the jalapeño popper bites on a parchment covered baking sheet or pan. Then, place it in the freezer for 30 minutes to harden. ⌃ get the recipe

While waiting, prepare the jalapeño popper bites coating. In a wide, shallow bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, plain bread crumbs, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. ⌃ get the recipe

Put the flour in a second wide, shallow bowl and beaten eggs in a third bowl. Remove the jalapeño popper bites from the freezer and coat them in flour. ⌃ get the recipe

Then, dip them in the beaten eggs. ⌃ get the recipe

Next, coat them with the bread crumbs mixture. ⌃ get the recipe

Heat oil in a deep fryer (or large pot with a thermometer) to 375˚F. ⌃ get the recipe

Working in batches, fry several jalapeño popper bites at once, for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown. ⌃ get the recipe

Drain on a paper towel lined plate. Garnish with a sprinkle of parsley. ⌃ get the recipe

Get the detailed instructions and printable recipe card at: thegunnysack.com/ jalapeno-popper-bites/ ⌃ get the recipe