Armadillo Eggs
This is a popular appetizer in Texas, where everything is BIG! These are no exceptions so don’t be surprised by how large the final product is.
Armadillo Eggs
This is a popular appetizer in Texas, where everything is BIG! These are no exceptions so don’t be surprised by how large the final product is.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: varies
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Texas
Ingredients
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Peppers
- 10 jalapeno peppers*
Stuffing
- 1/2 package cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Breading
- 1/2 pound raw pork sausage
- 1/2 pound sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups Bisquick
- 2 eggs
- 1 package Pork Shake & Bake
Instructions
- Split the jalapenos in half lengthwise and de-seed.
- Mix together the stuffing ingredients and pack the jalapenos. Put the jalapenos back together.
- Mix the Bisquick, sausage and Cheddar cheese. Form this mixture around a jalapeno, using enough to cover completely.
- Beat the eggs.
- Dip the covered jalapenos in the egg and then roll in the Shake & Bake.
- Place jalapenos on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes.
Notes
Use the largest jalapenos you can find.
You can also grill these, turning a couple times.
This recipe is from my friend, Kevin Taylor, the BBQ Guru, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
