Armadillo Eggs Recipe
Fun to Serve, Fun to Eat
They're not really armadillo eggs, of course. Heck, they're not even eggs! But you can add them to your list of "most fun recipes" anyway. What they are is cheese-and-sausage-breaded jalapeno pepper slices, baked to crispy-brown perfection. Your brunch guests will get a kick out of them.
And the recipe if full of cheater stuff like Bisquick and Shake 'n Bake. You can even use peppers from a jar and shredded cheese from a package if you really feel like indulging yourself.
Armadillo Eggs Recipe
This is a revamp of the original recipe which calls for stuffing and breading whole jalapenos. This is easier and quicker and just as armadillo-ish.
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 pound hot bulk pork sausage
1 1/2 cups baking mix (Bisquick)
1/2 cup sliced jalapenos, or to taste
1 6-ounce package pork-flavor Shake 'n Bake, optional
In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the sausage, cheddar cheese, 1/2 the Jack cheese and baking mix together.
Work a biscuit-size piece of the sausage "dough" into a patty about 1/4-inch thick. Place a pinch of Jack cheese and 2 slices of jalapeno peppers in the center and wrap/mold it around the filling. Seal well. Repeat for the remaining peppers.
Roll the prepared peppers in Shake 'n Bake, if you like. This gives the Armadillo Eggs a crispy crust, more like an armadillo shell.
Bake in a preheated 325° oven on a lightly greased baking sheet until browned, about 25 minutes.
Makes 16-20 eggs.
Note: For camping and tailgating, they can be cooked in a dutch oven.
Related Links:
Homemade Sausage Recipe
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