Introducing Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Bites – a delightful twist on the classic bacon jalapeño poppers, these little morsels are packed with flavor and the perfect appetizer to kickstart your meal!
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Jalapeño Popper Cheese Bites
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 23 minutes
Chill: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 8 minutes
Ingredients:
Filling:
1 cup of freshly shredded Monterey Jack cheese
4 ounces of cream cheese, at room temperature
3 medium-sized jalapeños, finely diced and seeds removed
6 slices of crispy bacon, crumbled
1 teaspoon of minced garlic
Flour Mixture:
1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon of Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper
Egg Mixture:
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons of water
Breading Mixture:
1 cup of plain breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
For Frying:
Vegetable or canola oil
Instructions:
