1. Make the Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the shredded pepper jack cheese and diced jalapeños. Mix the ingredients together until the jalapeños are evenly distributed throughout the cheese.

2. Shape the Balls: Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture and gently form it into a tight ball, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the formed balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat this process with the remaining cheese mixture.

3. Freeze: Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and freeze the cheese balls for 30 to 45 minutes, or until they are firm. This step helps prevent the cheese from melting too quickly during the frying process.

4. Set Up Breading Station: While the cheese balls are in the freezer, set up your breading station. Place the all-purpose flour in one bowl, the whisked eggs and milk in a second bowl, and the panko breadcrumbs mixed with the cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and salt in a third bowl.

5. Bread the Bites: Remove the frozen cheese balls from the freezer. Working with one ball at a time, roll it in the flour, then dip it in the egg mixture, and finally coat it with the seasoned breadcrumbs. For extra crunch, you can double-coat the bites by dipping them in the egg and breadcrumbs again.

6. Heat Oil: In a deep pot or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F. Use enough oil so the cheese balls can float and cook evenly.

7. Fry: Carefully add 6 to 8 breaded cheese balls to the hot oil and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown on all sides.

8. Drain and Serve: Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried cheese bites from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve the Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites hot, accompanied by your favorite dipping sauces, such as ranch dressing or a spicy Cajun-style dip.