armadillo eggs

How To Make armadillo eggs

• 1

  Mix Monterrey Jack cheese and sausage. Add biscuit mix a little at a time until thoroughly mixed. It should become a thick dough.
• 2

  Knead for several minutes then set aside.
• 3

  Cut a lengthwise slit on one side of each jalapeno leaving the other side intact. Remove the seeds.
• 4

  Stuff each with cheddar cheese. Pinch edges together to close. Set aside.
• 5

  Take a small piece of the dough mixture (2 rounded Tbsp.)and flatten it to 1/4 in thick. Wrap it around the stuffed pepper to make an egg shape. Be sure the pepper is sealed completely.
• 6

  Dip the "egg" into the beaten egg then roll in the Shake 'n Bake to coat. Repeat with all the peppers.
• 7

  Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
• 8

  If you want to make these ahead of time: Unbaked Armadillo Eggs may be refrigerated up to 2 hours before baking or frozen up to 1 month. If frozen, add about 5 minutes to the baking time.
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