Easy Armadillo Eggs

Easy Armadillo Eggs

Armadillo eggs are a spicy Texas favorite, and this is a quick and easy version. Be sure to have something to drink close by!

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Yield:
16 armadillo eggs
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup bacon bits
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 pound pork sausage
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (5.5 ounce) package seasoned coating mix
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
  • 16 fresh jalapeno peppers

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
Mix cream cheese, bacon bits, chives, and hot sauce together in a bowl. Mix uncooked sausage and Cheddar together in another bowl. Mix seasoned coating mix, cumin, and chili powder together on a rimmed plate.

Step 3
Cut a slit lengthwise into each jalape?o pepper and remove the seeds. Stuff peppers with cream cheese mixture. Press sausage mixture around peppers, then roll in seasoning mixture to coat. Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until sausage is browned, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

398
Calories
30g
Fat
17g
Carbs
17g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 398
% Daily Value *
Total Fat30g 38%
Saturated Fat14g 68%
Cholesterol81mg 27%
Sodium1227mg 53%
Total Carbohydrate17g 6%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars3g
Protein17g
Vitamin C14mg 70%
Calcium140mg 11%
Iron2mg 10%
Potassium291mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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