Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 jalapenos, seeded and minced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Flour Mixture
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Egg Mixture
- 2 large eggs
- 2 to 3 teaspoons water
Bread Crumb Mixture
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Remaining Ingredients
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, bacon, hot sauce and garlic powder.
- Shape mixture into balls slightly large than 1-inch. (You should get about 16.)Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, paprika, and cayenne. Set aside.
- In a second bowl, whisk together eggs and water. Set aside.
- In a pie plate, combine bread crumbs, Panko crumbs, and salt.
- Pour about 1 inch of oil into a Dutch oven. Heat to 350 degrees.
- While the oil heats, dip the balls in flour, coat in egg mixture and then coat in bread crumb mixture. If oil is not ready, place them in the refrigerator.
- Fry in 2 to 3 batches for about 2 minutes or until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve warm with dressing for dipping.
