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Armadillo Eggs Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 (6-oz) package seasoned coating mix for pork
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 c all-purpose baking mix
  • 3 c (12 oz) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 lb ground mild pork sausage
  • 20 canned, whole jalapeño peppers*
  • 2 c (8 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions
  • Step #1 Cut a slit lengthwise on one side of peppers, leaving other side intact; remove seeds.
  • Step #2 Stuff each pepper with about 2 tsps sharp Cheddar cheese.
  • Step #3 Pinch edges to close; set aside.
  • Step #4 Combine remaining 2 c sharp Cheddar cheese, sausage, Monterey Jack cheese, & baking mix.
  • Step #5 Pinch off about 2 rounded tbsps of dough; shape into a 1/4-inch-thick patty.
  • Step #6 Place a pepper in center of patty, & wrap dough around pepper.
  • Step #7 Dip in egg; dredge in seasoned coating mix.
  • Step #8 Place on a lightly greased 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.
  • Step #9 Repeat with remaining dough & peppers; cover & chill up to 2 hrs, if desired.
  • Step #10 Bake at 375° for 30 mins or until golden.
  • Step #11 *Whole pepperoncini peppers may be substituted for jalapeño peppers.
  • Step #12 Note: For testing purposes only, we used Shake 'N Bake Spice uped Coating Mix for Pork for seasoned coating mix & Bisquick for all-purpose baking mix.
  • Enjoy the Armadillo Eggs recipe

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