Fried Jalapeno Popper Bites are ultra cheesy with lots of crumbled bacon and diced jalapenos. Fried until golden and served with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping. They are wonderfully crispy on the outside with a gooey cheese filling.

 
With a cream cheese base and both pepper jack cheese and cheddar cheese, these Fried Jalapeno Popper Bites are ultra creamy and rich. If you’ve ever been to Texas Roadhouse, they are very similar to their Rattlesnack Bites. They make a great party appetizer or gameday snack.
HOW TO MAKE FRIED JALAPENO POPPER BITES:

Mix together the cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, bacon, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Be sure the cream cheese is softened so it will easily mix into the other ingredients. Shape the mixture into balls that are a little bigger then 1-inch across. Freeze them for 30 minutes. This will help keep them from melting and losing shape in the oil. Note: Or you can make them up to 8 hours in advance and refrigerate them.
Heat oil to 350 degrees in a Dutch oven.
Coat them in seasoned flour mixture, dip them in egg mixture, and coat them in bread crumb/Panko mixture.
Fry in batches until golden on all sides. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Best served right away, but can be kept warm in a 200 degree oven.

 
HOW SPICY ARE THEY"
Pepper Jack cheese, jalapenos, and hot sauce give these fried bites a medium heat with plenty of kick. For less heat, use only 1 jalapeno and cut ...