Best Tres Texas Armadillo Eggs Recipes

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TEXAS ARMADILLO EGGS



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This is a great recipe to make for a gathering of any kind. I usually end up making several batches because they don't last long with a group of hungry snackers. These photos are from the internet so you can see the end product.

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 fresh, medium jalapeno peppers
1 1/2 lb hot pork sausage
2 c bisquick
1 Tbsp garlic salt
2 lb monterey jack or cheddar cheese, cubed
bread crumbs for coating

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • 2. Trim off the stems of each pepper. Cut a slit down one side of each pepper. Remove the seeds and as much of the white membrane as possible. Set aside.
  • 3. In a medium bowl, combine the sausage, Bisquick and garlic salt. Mix well (by hand is easiest).
  • 4. Gently insert one or two cubes of the cheese into each jalapeno.
  • 5. Pinch off a portion of the sausage mixture and shape it around each jalapeno, covering it completely but don't make too thick. Make into egg shape.
  • 6. Roll each "egg" in bread crumbs to coat.
  • 7. Arrange the "eggs" evenly on a prepared (sprayed with cookng spray)cookie sheet. Spray "eggs" lightly with cooking spray and bake for 25 minutes until lightly browned.

TRE'S TEXAS ARMADILLO EGGS



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Make and share this Tre's Texas Armadillo Eggs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chief Teer

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 20-30 eggs, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (26 ounce) cans whole pickled jalapeno peppers, La Costena
1 lb sausage, bulk, at room temperature
2 cups Bisquick
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 (3 ounce) package Shake-n-Bake for pork

Steps:

  • Mix Bisquick, sausage and cheddar cheese by hand.
  • Remove stem from peppers and slice lengthwise.
  • Remove stems and stuff peppers with the Monterrey Jack Cheese.
  • Pat small pieces of the Bisquick mixture flat and wrap around the stuffed peppers.
  • Roll each one in the Shake N Bake.
  • Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 425 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Makes 20 to 30 "eggs.".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1133.2, Fat 73.4, SaturatedFat 31.1, Cholesterol 151.4, Sodium 9111.4, Carbohydrate 76.2, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 15.4, Protein 44.1

TEXAS ARMADILLO EGGS



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This is a wonderful appetizer. The flavors of Jalapeno, pork sausage, and cream cheese make mouths water. My family loves this, and begs for it on every holiday.

Provided by Chef GingerJ

Categories     Peppers

Time 1h

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

20 whole pickled jalapeno peppers (I use a large can of San Marcos brand, you can also use fresh jalapenos, steamed for a few minutes)
1 lb pork sausage (I use Hot Pork Sausage from Owens)
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 (8 ounce) container soft cream cheese (I use non-fat)

Steps:

  • Cut off stems of jalapenos; using a knife and scooping action, remove all seeds and ridges. Rinse well; be sure you have all the seeds out!
  • Combine sausage, egg, and bread crumbs in a bowl.
  • Fill jalapenos with cream cheese, using a spoon or cake decorator with large tip.
  • Make small patties with the sausage mix; wrap one around each jalapeno, sealing it with your fingers.
  • Place on cookie sheet; bake in over at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Let cool, cut in half across the middle. Makes 40 Jalapeno eggs.
  • Serve with or without a salsa dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.5, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 39.4, Sodium 588.6, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.8, Protein 5.5

EASY ARMADILLO EGGS



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A quick and easy version of this spicy Texas favorite. Be sure to have something to drink close by!

Provided by HYATTTM

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

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
⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon chili powder
16 fresh jalapeno peppers

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, bacon bits, chives, and hot sauce. In a separate bowl, mix the uncooked sausage and Cheddar cheese. On a flat surface, mix the seasoned coating mix, cumin, and chili powder.
  • Cut a slit lengthwise into each jalapeno pepper, and remove the seeds. Stuff the peppers with the cream cheese mixture. Press the sausage mixture around the stuffed jalapenos, and roll in the seasoned coating mix to coat.
  • Arrange the coated jalapenos on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until the sausage is evenly brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 80.6 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 1227 mg, Sugar 3 g

ARMADILLO EGGS



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The crust is crispy, and the peppers give this armadillo eggs recipe a nice zesty flavor. -Peggy Campbell, Welch, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 55m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cans (12 ounces each) pickled jalapeno peppers
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1-1/2 cups biscuit/baking mix
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 envelopes pork-flavored seasoned coating mix

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 543mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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