Easy Armadillo Eggs

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

Submitted by HYATTTM
Updated on February 25, 2023
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
16 armadillo eggs
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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

Directions

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

  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.

  3. Cut a slit lengthwise into each jalapeño 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.

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

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

398 Calories
30g Fat
17g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 398
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 38%
Saturated Fat 14g 68%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 1227mg 53%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 17g 34%
Vitamin C 14mg 15%
Calcium 140mg 11%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 291mg 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.