Armadillo Eggs Recipe
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Armadillo Eggs

By: Jennifer 
"A great side dish or appetizer with a little kick. I got this recipe from my mother."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (61)

What to Drink?
Wine Sparkling Wine
Cocktail La Paloma Suprema
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 24 jalapeno peppers
  • 1 pound sausage
  • 2 cups all-purpose baking mix
  • 1 (16 ounce) package Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt
  • 1 (16 ounce) package Monterey Jack cheese, cubed

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
  2. Cut a slit in each jalapeno pepper. Remove and discard seeds and pulp.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix sausage, baking mix, Cheddar cheese, crushed red pepper, and garlic salt.
  4. Stuff jalapenos with the Monterey Jack cheese cubes. Shape sausage mixture around the jalapenos to form balls.
  5. Arrange jalapeno balls on the prepared baking sheet. Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 541 | Total Fat: 42.3g | Cholesterol: 98mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by JBECKSVOORT   view full review
My husband and I had a wonderful time preparing these together. We were a bit unsure if the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by doubledare   view full review
This was very dry and hard to handle. I added 1/3 cup milk to the batter and it worked very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by schmerna   view full review
The batter needs about 1/2 cup of milk to make the it stick to the pepper and cheese. Just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Wilemon   view full review
These were good but next time I don't think I will make 'eggs'. I think I will just roll out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by PERSONALBAKER   view full review
These are good hot from the oven or cold from the fridge. Great appetizer for casual get...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2005 by Pamela   view full review
This dish has been a hit! Now I'm "told" what to bring to pot-luck dinners. I've modified the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by STREEVES1   view full review
This is a very time consuming and tedious recipe, but as with many other things in life, the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2003 by DIANECHAPMAN   view full review
I made these and my husband and I really liked them. They were a little time consuming but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2009 by curly girl   view full review
These were really tasty! I agree that next time I might just cut up the peppers and make more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2003 by SUEBONE   view full review
We had a Mexican Fiesta on Christmas Eve and these were a BIG HIT! A little time consuming...

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