Armadillo eggs are a unique and flavorful snack or appetizer. They are not actually made from armadillos, but are instead a deep-fried mixture of cheese, sausage, and spices. This recipe has been popular in Texas and other regions of the United States since the 1950s and has become a staple of many parties, potlucks, and gatherings. With a crispy outer shell and a gooey, flavorful center, armadillo eggs are sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
ARMADILLO EGGS
A great side dish or appetizer with a little kick. I got this recipe from my mother.
Provided by Jennifer
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Spicy
Time 55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
- Cut a slit in each jalapeno pepper. Remove and discard seeds and pulp.
- In a medium bowl, mix sausage, baking mix, Cheddar cheese, crushed red pepper, and garlic salt.
- Stuff jalapenos with the Monterey Jack cheese cubes. Shape sausage mixture around the jalapenos to form balls.
- Arrange jalapeno balls on the prepared baking sheet. Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 98.2 mg, Fat 42.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 21.3 g, Sodium 1389.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
EASY ARMADILLO EGGS
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
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
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
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.
TEXAS ARMADILLO EGGS
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
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.
TEXAS ARMADILLO EGGS
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
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
KIM'S ARMADILLO EGGS
These cheese stuffed jalapeno sausage biscuits are always a crowd pleaser. Have the recipe handy to pass out!
Provided by KIM JIMENEZ
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Spicy
Time 1h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Slice jalapenos lengthwise to remove seeds. Stuff jalapenos with Cheddar cheese.
- Divide ground pork sausage into small balls. Press the sausage balls into thin strips. Place one stuffed jalapeno onto each strip of sausage. Roll the jalapenos in the sausage, pressing it firmly.
- Arrange wrapped jalapenos on a medium baking sheet. Bake 40 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until sausage is evenly brown. Remove from heat and allow to cool approximately 10 minutes.
- Arrange refrigerated biscuit dough on a medium baking sheet. Wrap one sausage and jalapeno roll in each piece of dough.
- Bake in the preheated oven 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 34.5 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 626.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
ARMADILLO EGGS
Enjoy these cheesy armadillo eggs that are made with jalapeño chiles, sausage and Original Bisquick® mix - tasty appetizers!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 1h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 15x10-inch pan with cooking spray. Cut lengthwise slit on one side of each chile, leaving other side intact; remove seeds. Stuff each chile with about 2 teaspoons Cheddar cheese. Pinch edges to close; set aside.
- In large bowl, mix remaining Cheddar cheese, the Monterey Jack cheese, sausage and Bisquick mix. Shape about 2 rounded tablespoonfuls of sausage mixture into 1/4-inch-thick patties. Place 1 stuffed chile in center of each patty and wrap mixture around chile. Dip in eggs; roll in coating mix. Place in pan.
- Bake 30 minutes or until golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 535, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1666 mg
ARMADILLO EGGS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cut each jalapeno in half removing the stem and seeds. Place precooked sausage in 1 half of the jalapeno and sprinkle the other half with cheese, roughly reforming the jalapeno.
- Pop open the package of croissant rolls. On a work surface, unroll 1 roll placing the longest side toward you.
- Place the stuffed jalapeno on top of the dough and roll away from you. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining peppers and dough. Sprinkle the tops with remaining cheese. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown.
SHAKE-N-BAKE ARMADILLO EGGS
Make and share this Shake-N-Bake Armadillo Eggs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mimi Bobeck
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice the peppers in half lengthwise down one side only and scrape out the seeds. If you accidentally cut all the way through, just try to keep the two halves together.
- Mix Bisquick, sausage and cheddar in a large bowl.
- Place the beaten egg in a shallow bowl,.
- also put the Shake N Bake in a shallow bowl.
- Stuff each pepper with shredded jack, then stick the halves back together, if separated.
- Grab a handful of the sausage mixture and wrap around the pepper in the shape of an elongated egg.
- Dip in beaten egg and roll in Shake N Bake to coat evenly.
- Place on a greased baking sheet. When the peppers are all ready, bake at 350F for 25 minutes or till crisp.
- This recipe for Armadillo Eggs serves/makes 20.
- CAUTION! IF USING HABENAROS, USE OWN DISCRETION AS TO PEPPER PROPORTIONS. Maybe make some jalapeno and some habenaros.
- Be sure to de seed peppers accordingly depending on your tolerance for oral agony!
ARMADILLO EGGS
Steps:
- Finely chop the onions, 3 or 4 jalapenos, and garlic. Let the cream cheese soften as needed. Shred the Pepper Jack cheese. Slice the remaining whole jalapeno peppers in half vertically and clear out all of the seeds and pith. Keep the matched pepper halves together. In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese with the pepper jack cheese. Mix in enough yellow food coloring to approximate the color of egg yolk. The food coloring will not effect the taste but adds a little something special to the presentation. Sauté the onions and diced peppers in vegetable oil or butter over medium heat. Add the garlic to the sauté about 2 minutes prior to completion. Drain and thoroughly mix the sauté with the cheeses. Fill each pepper half and then stick two matched halves together. Refrigerate the stuffed peppers when done. Use another bowl and mix together the sausage, egg, bread crumbs, and a couple of tablespoons of your favorite BBQ rub thoroughly. Place this sausage mixture in the refrigerator when done. Take the stuffed jalapenos out of the fridge along with the sausage mixture. Grab a handful of the sausage and mold it around one of the stuffed peppers. You want to make sure the sausage completely covers the pepper. The final product should take on the shape of the pepper and thus have an egg shape to it. The easiest way to accomplish this shaping process is to use plastic gloves and shape each egg by hand. Try and get an even layer of sausage around each pepper. Sprinkle BBQ rub on the eggs. Bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes. (These may be frozen ahead of time, then re-heated).
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. This includes using real butter, fresh eggs, and high-quality cheese.
- Make sure to season the meat and vegetables well. This will help to bring out the flavor of the dish.
- Don't overcook the meat. Overcooked meat will be tough and dry. Cook it until it is just cooked through.
- Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. There are many different ways to make armadillo eggs, so don't be afraid to try something new.
- Serve armadillo eggs as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are also great for parties and potlucks.
Conclusion:
Armadillo eggs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to suit your own taste. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give armadillo eggs a try. You won't be disappointed!
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