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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make some spicy and showy Armadillo Eggs. These are hollowed out jalapeno peppers filled with sausage and a blend of Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese. They are dipped in seasoned coating mix and baked to make a great appetizer.
Ingredients (for 12 half-eggs):
6 jalapeno peppers, washed and dried with paper towel
1/4 to 1/3 pound ground pork sausage
1/4 to1/2 cup finely shredded Monterey Jack cheese
12 small cubes sharp Cheddar cheese (about 3/8-inch on a side)
1/2 package (5.5-oz.) seasoned coating mix for pork
cooking oil spray
Cut off stem end of jalapenos. Then, cut in half lengthwise. Remove the pulp and seeds and discard. Mix 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese together with the ground pork sausage. Place about 1/12 of the sausage mixture into each pepper half. Dip stuffed sides of peppers in coating mix. Place, stuffed sides up, in an ovenproof baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking oil. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Arrange on a serving platter, and serve with taco sauce, salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo, or any favorite spread or dip. These are great for casual parties or while watching sports events–or just as an afternoon snack! Enjoy!!! –Betty 
Duration : 0:8:59
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Betty, I made these …
Betty, I made these and my gang loved them. I avoided having to shift around the stuffing to make it even at the end by scoring the mixture in 3 parts then scoring those thirds in 4 parts. These are not too hot at all…just nice and spicy. Thanks, Betty.
Thanks Betty, That …
Thanks Betty, That looks so good
@MsClrs I was …
@MsClrs I was thinking the same thing. Turkey all the way…
Thanks! I actually …
Thanks! I actually tried this yesterday, but I used meatballs I had on hand because I wasn’t sure of the raw/cooked question (I cut the meatballs up fine) – - things still worked great and it was very tasty!
Cheers!
You could put some …
You could put some butter crackers or corn flakes in a ziplock bag, along with the spices you want (in this case maybe sage), and use a rolling pin to crush and roll the bag until the mix is very fine. For different recipes, just vary the herbs and spices you use with the crumbs. I hope you enjoy this recipe!
–Betty
@viperam57 Just buy …
@viperam57 Just buy or make bread crumbs (you can let bread dry in a low temp oven for awhile and then grind it up in the food processor)…and then season as you like. It’s simple!
nicely done, I may …
nicely done, I may have to try this on the BBQ!
Thanks for sharing!
You totatlly read …
You totatlly read my mind about the taste test.
“remember this is …
“remember this is an egg and thats the yolk”… LOLZZ!!! can any one get cuter than this?
I am not a big fan of sausage.. I am gonna try this with ground turkey…
Looks great. How …
Looks great. How would I make a Seasoned coating mix from scratch?
Hi Betty ! I love …
Hi Betty ! I love your recipes !
could you make a video on how to make breakfast sausages from scratch ?
it´s hard to find them here in Brazil =(
thanks
Those look so …
Those look so delicious Betty. I love dishes that contain cheese it is so tasty. Perhaps you could plant the pepper seeds to grow some more?
thanks for sharing Richard
yummm im gonna …
yummm im gonna make this tomarrow thank you
Looks delish, I …
Looks delish, I love the presentation:-) Looks great for a party or get together. Faved this video so I can try it.
This is raw ground …
This is raw ground sausage that you have to cook. Thanks for clarifying!
–Betty
the seeds hold all …
the seeds hold all of the heat so it wouldn’t be hot at all. I reccomend covering your hands if you are working with jalapenos tho, I was deseeding one and one got stuck under my nail and I got it out but my finger burned for a couple days no matter how much I clean under my nail, and if you breathe it in it will make you cough and sneeze, eek
I’ve never heard of …
I’ve never heard of this dish before – l’d like to try it. I’ve also never seen sausage like this – pate-like in texture (I’ve only seen/bought the dried deli kind). Dumb question: is this cooked, ground sausage you have or is it ground raw sausage that you have to cook? Thanks!
That is really cute …
That is really cute! I have never heard of this dish before so thank you for introducing them to me.
wow looks nice i …
wow looks nice i love peppers, i love hot dishes i eat chilli peppers for breakfast hehehe..
I’m having friends …
I’m having friends around tomorrow night and I’ll definitely be making these as one of my dishes! Another fantastic recipe, as always! Thank youuuu Betty!!
tank you betty
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tank you betty
trying this tonight for the boys!!
Cute recipe!
Cute recipe!
green chillis arent …
green chillis arent as hot as red. green are more on the sourish side while red ones are hotter..well thats what we chinese use (: and taste it
Betty, these are …
Betty, these are awesome!
My nephew when he was 8, made these for me, while he was at camp. They were awesome beyond reason! There were only (if i remember) 2 different modifications he used, when he brought them to me.
- He added tomato sauce in the filling.
- He also used red and orange peppers, and added some of the seeds in the peepers as a garnish
Whatever the less, they were still awesome, and I have no doubt these are to. Best of wishes to you betty!
Hmm that cheese …
Hmm that cheese oozing from the sausage is tempting my taste buds. I’ve never heard of Armadillo Eggs before, but they look delicious. Thanks for the recipe!