Texas Armadillo Eggs
- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Serves:
-
20
ingredients
- 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)
directions
- 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.
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I love to cook for large groups, especially family. People who enjoy eating are my favorites. I do a lot of low fat cooking. Retired R.N., I have 10 grandchildren and 1 on the way.