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Armadillo Eggs

Cheese-stuffed jalapenos wrapped in seasoned sausage and smoked until juicy.

Total time
60 min
Serves
6
Difficulty
Medium
Armadillo Eggs
As seen on Episode 112

The preparation

7 steps, about 60 minutes start to finish.

  1. 01

    Mix softened cream cheese with shredded cheddar, cilantro, and minced garlic until well combined.

  2. 02

    Seed and core jalapeños.

  3. 03

    Fill each jalapeño half with cream cheese mixture.

  4. 04

    Mix breakfast sausage and chorizo together until evenly combined.

  5. 05

    Flatten a portion of the sausage mixture to about 1/4 inch thick.

  6. 06

    Wrap each filled jalapeño in the sausage mixture, forming an oval egg shape.

  7. 07

    Smoke on a grill or smoker at 300°F for approximately 30-45 minutes until sausage is cooked through.

lightbulb The chef's notes

“Wrap the sausage all the way around each stuffed jalapeno with no gaps, so the cheese stays put instead of leaking out as they cook. Cook them until the sausage is done all the way through, since a thick meat layer takes longer than it looks.”

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