Armadillo Eggs Recipe

Armadillo Eggs Recipe
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The crust is crispy, and the peppers give this dish a nice zesty flavor.

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  • 12 Servings
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 jars (16 ounces each) whole pickled jalapeno peppers
  • 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 1-1/2 cups biscuit/baking mix
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 envelopes pork-flavored seasoned coating mix

Directions

  • Cut each jalapeno in half lengthwise; remove seeds and stems. Stuff each pepper half with about 1 tablespoon cheddar cheese. In a bowl, combine the uncooked sausage, biscuit mix and remaining cheese; mix well. Shape about 2 tablespoonfuls around each pepper.
  • Dip into eggs, then roll in coating mix. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: about 3 dozen.

Armadillo Eggs published in Country August/September 2004, p51

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Reviewed on Jun. 03, 2008 by pennydog

These are really great. I used fresh jalapeno peppers and made my own coating. Also I made them ahead of time all but the egg and coating and put them in the freezer, then when I had company I just took them out dipped in the egg and coating mixture and impressed everyone!!!

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