Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites

GOTTCH !!!  :)

12 jalapeno peppers
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon flour
Dash of salt and pepper
1 1/2 cup bread crumbs
Vegetable oil, enough for frying
1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
12 ounces softened cream cheese
1 tablespoon bacon bits


Wash jalapenos and slice them lengthwise.

Remove the seeds from each half.

In a small bowl, mix together the Monterey jack cheese, cream cheese, and the bacon bits.

Fill each jalapeno half with about four or five teaspoons of the Monterey jack cheese and cream cheese mixture.

Mix flour, egg, milk, salt, and pepper to taste in a deep plate (for example, a pie plate).

Place breadcrumbs in another deep plate.

Roll each jalapeno half in egg mixture to coat.

Roll the coated jalapeno in breadcrumbs until covered.

Place the Rattlesnake Bites in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.

 This will firm up the filling, making it easier to fry the bites.

Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown.

Notes:

If you don't have a deep fryer, you can fry the Rattlesnake Bites in a deep pan filled with enough oil to cover them while they cook. They can also be baked for 15 minutes in a preheated 375F oven.

You may also choose to use minced jalapenos and cheese formed into balls before being coated with the egg and crumb mixture, rather than using jalapeno halves as is specified in this recipe.

To make your Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites as authentic as possible, serve with Cajun Horseradish dipping sauce.

If you're not a big fan of Monterey jack cheese, you can substitute cheddar cheese.

You can choose to purchase seasoned or unseasoned bread crumbs to use in this recipe, or you can make your own with day-old bread.