Crispy Cheese Jalapeno Bacon Bites (Fried Cheese Balls) - The Flavor Bender

Name: Crispy Cheese Jalapeno Bacon Bites (Fried Cheese Balls) - The Flavor Bender
Ingredients: 4 oz cream cheese (softened); 4 oz mozzarella cheese (shredded from a block (please see notes)); 4 oz white cheddar (shredded from a block (or monterey jack cheese)); 2 - 3 jalapenos (seeds removed, chopped finely (about ½ cup)); 6 oz of bacon (sliced finely and cooked to crispy bits); 1 tbsp hot sauce; Salt to season; Spiced flour mix (recipe below); 2 eggs; 1 ½ - 2 cups panko breadcrumbs (or gluten free breadcrumbs); ½ cup AP flour (or gluten free flour); ½ tsp paprika; ½ tsp onion powder; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp salt; Oil for deep frying

"Crispy Cheese Jalapeno Bacon Bites - Creamy, crunchy, flavorful fried cheese balls are perfect for game day snacking or as any party appetizer! GF friendly...."

INGREDIENTS

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4 oz cream cheese (softened)

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4 oz mozzarella cheese (shredded from a block (please see notes))

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4 oz white cheddar (shredded from a block (or monterey jack cheese))

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2 - 3 jalapenos (seeds removed, chopped finely (about ½ cup))

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6 oz of bacon (sliced finely and cooked to crispy bits)

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1 tbsp hot sauce

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Salt to season

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Spiced flour mix (recipe below)

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2 eggs

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1 ½ - 2 cups panko breadcrumbs (or gluten free breadcrumbs)

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½ cup AP flour (or gluten free flour)

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½ tsp paprika

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½ tsp onion powder

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½ tsp garlic powder

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½ tsp salt

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Oil for deep frying

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