Armadillo Eggs
December 5, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Easy, Easy Appetizer Recipes, New Appetizer Recipes, Snack, Starter
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Armadillo Eggs – These crispy, crunchy, appetizers, are absolutely delicious, and quite distinct. Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar, are mixed with pork sausage, biscuit mix and an egg to keep it all together. Stuffed into hollowed out jalapeno peppers, then breaded, before being oven baked, these are incredible.Prep Time: 20-30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Main Ingredient: Cheese, Jalapeno Peppers Difficulty Level: 2 |
Ingredients to make Armadillo Eggs
2 pound monterey jack cheese
2 pound sharp cheddar cheese
2 pound hot pork sausage
1/2 cup bisquick mix
1 each egg
1 pk pork flavor shake ‘n bake
20 each whole jalapeno peppers
Directions to make Armadillo Eggs
Step 1:Slice peppers in half lengthwise and scrape out all the seeds (wear gloves). Try to keep both halves near each other as you have to put them back together later.
Step 2:Mix bisquick, raw sausage & cheddar cheese. Stuff each pepper with Monterey Jack cheese and put the halves back together. Grab a handful of bisquick mixture and mold around pepper in shape of elongated egg. Use enough to cover pepper well.
Step 3:Dip armadillo egg in beaten egg and roll in Shake \’n Bake. Bake on broiler pan (can use cookie sheet) at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until crisp.
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