Armadillo Eggs
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Armadillo Eggs
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Armadillo Eggs is packed with flavor and makes a hearty appetizer or can easily be served as a main dish. Simple ingredients makes this a family favorite.
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Ingredients
- 6 jalapeño large
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 Pound ground pork sausage
- 12 lices Bacon
- 1 Cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Cherry, maple or chicken wood all work great for this recipe.
- Slice the top off the jalapeños and remove the seeds and membrane from the inside of the jalapeños making sure to leave them whole.
- In a small bowl, stir together the cream cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika and cheddar cheese together.
- Use a small spoon to fill each of the jalapeños with the cheese mixture. Use the back of the spoon to press the mixture into the core of the jalapeños.
- Divide the sausage evenly into 6 servings. Use your hands to wrap the sausage around the outside of the jalapeño making sure that none of the pepper is visible.
- Then wrap 2 pieces of bacon around the sausage wrapped jalapeños.
- Then place them in the rack in the smoker. Smoke them for approximately 2 hours until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Increase the smoker temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Baste the armadillo eggs with the barbecue sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bacon is crispy.
- Remove the armadillo eggs from the smoker. Let them rest for 5 minutes. Then they are ready to serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
646kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
51g
(78%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
121mg
(40%)
Sodium
1697mg
(71%)
Potassium
483mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
1452IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
183mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 646 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 646kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 1697mg | 71% |
| Potassium | 483mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 1452IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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