Jalapeño poppers are one of the most loved appetizers in our kitchen because of the burst of flavors. Today, we bring you another jalapeño popper recipe that will wow your taste buds. Fried jalapeño popper cheese bites are a great appetizer option for parties, sports gatherings, etc. Combine them with your favorite dipping sauce.
If you love this recipe, check out our Mac and Cheese Fried Balls recipe.
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What equipment or kitchen supplies do I need?
- Mixing Bowl
- Stand Mixer optional
- meatball maker
Jalapeño Popper Cheese Bites
Equipment
- Stand Mixer optional
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 cups Oaxaca cheese shredded
- 1 cup crispy chopped bacon
- 2 jalapeños diced
Coating
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup plain bread crumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add softened cream cheese and mix until smooth. Add chopped bacon and shredded cheese; continue to mix until well combined. Add diced jalapeño and mix to combine.8 oz cream cheese, 2 cups Oaxaca cheese, 1 cup crispy chopped bacon, 2 jalapeños
- Scoop mixture with a spoon, ice cream scooper, or meatball maker to form balls and set aside.
Breading Jalapeño Popper Cheese Bites
- You will need 3 separate bowls to prepare your breading when ready to fry. Crack the eggs into the first bowl; whisk and set aside. Add flour to the second bowl and set aside. Lastly, add bread crumbs, paprika, and salt to the third bowl and mix to combine.2 eggs, 1 cup plain bread crumbs, ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp paprika
- Step 1: Dip each ball into flour to coat.
- Step 2: Dip the floured ball into the egg to coat.
- Step 3: Roll the egg-covered ball through the bread crumbs to coat.
- Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for a second coat.
- Heat your frying oil and deep fry for about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy!
Video
@roni.tapia.gonzalez Jalapeño Popper Cheese Bites with Oaxaca Cheese | Appetizer Recipe Ingredients • 8 oz cream cheese (softened) • 2 cups Oaxaca shredded cheese • 1 cup crispy chopped bacon • 2 diced jalapeños (seeded and deveined) Coating • 2 eggs (beaten) • 1 cup plain bread crums • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp paprika #jalapenopoppers #cheeseballs #appetizer #easyrecipe #recetasfaciles #foodie #foodtok #ronigonzalez #hosting #holidayrecipe ♬ Piel Canela – Eydie Gormé
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 14gFat: 26gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 480mg
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