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Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites
Diced jalapeños and jack cheese, lightly fried and served with Cajun sauce for dipping
About Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites
Rattlesnake Bites carry the most misleading name on the Texas Roadhouse menu and the most loyal following after the Cactus Blossom. They are bite-sized nuggets of diced jalapeños and melted jack cheese, hand battered and fried, served with Cajun horseradish sauce for $8.49 at 560 calories. No snake was ever involved; the bite in the name is the jalapeño's.
The heat lands medium, present but not punishing, since frying mellows the peppers while the cheese cools the finish. Spice-cautious tables split a basket without casualties, and spice chasers dunk them in extra Cajun sauce and order a second round.
Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites Calories
560calories
Per standard serving of Rattlesnake Bites ($8.49). A single Rattlesnake Bites is best enjoyed shared or as part of a full meal.
* Calorie values are approximate and may vary by location and preparation.
How to Make Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites at Home
Cheese, jalapeños, batter, hot oil. The copycat freezes the cheese mixture first so the bites hold together and the centers stretch instead of leak.
Ingredients
4 servings
Bites
- 2 cups jack cheese, shredded
- 3 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
Cajun Horseradish Dip
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp prepared horseradish
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp ketchup
Instructions
0 of 4 steps
- 1Mix jack cheese, cream cheese and jalapeños. Roll into 1-inch balls and freeze 30 minutes until firm. · 40 minTip: Freezing is mandatory. Room-temperature balls burst in the oil.
- 2Dredge each ball flour, then egg, then panko, pressing the crumbs on. · 10 min
- 3Fry at 350°F in batches, 2 minutes until deep golden. · 8 min
- 4Stir the dip together and serve the bites hot. · 2 min
Pro Tips
- 350°F, not hotter: the coating must brown before the center melts through.
- Double-coat any ball showing cheese through the crumbs.
- Serve within minutes; the molten window is short and glorious.
Variations
Extra Hot
Leave the jalapeño seeds in and add cayenne to the panko.
Bacon Bites
Mix crumbled cooked bacon into the cheese before rolling.
Serving Ideas
- Cajun horseradish dip is the canon pairing.
- Party tray beside fried pickles and wings.
- Drop leftovers on a burger. Thank us later.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are Rattlesnake Bites made of?
Diced jalapeños and jack cheese, formed into bites, hand battered and deep fried. Zero snake content, guaranteed.
How much are Rattlesnake Bites?
$8.49 for a basket with Cajun horseradish dipping sauce, about 560 calories.
How spicy are they?
Medium. Frying softens the jalapeño heat and the cheese buffers it. Most kids over ten handle them fine.
What is the dipping sauce?
Cajun horseradish sauce, the same creamy-spicy dip that comes with the Cactus Blossom.
What else should spice fans order?
The Boneless Buffalo Wings tossed in medium or hot sauce are the next rung up the heat ladder.