Description
Golden, crunchy bites smothered in creamy cheese sauce with a spicy jalapeño kick.
Ingredients
- Cheddar cheese (cubed)
- Jalapeño slices (fresh or pickled)
- All-purpose flour
- Eggs
- Bread crumbs (panko for extra crunch)
- Milk or cream (for sauce)
- Butter
- Red pepper flakes (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Coat cheese cubes with flour, dip in beaten eggs, and roll in breadcrumbs.
- Fry at 375°F until golden and crisp, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, add milk and shredded cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Place crispy bites on a serving plate and drizzle warm cheese sauce over them.
- Top with fresh jalapeño slices and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve immediately for the ultimate hot-and-creamy crunch.
- Optional: add a sprinkle of sesame seeds for extra texture.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by using fresh or pickled jalapeños.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg