Armadillo Eggs

Ok before you freak out, this is not a roadkill kinda dish! In fact there is no armadillo in it anywhere. I am sure you are thinking with me there is no telling. But I promise...no armadillo! These are cheese stuffed, sausage wrapped jalapenos!! Ahhhh..........now I got your attention!! I have been getting just tons of jalapenos out of my garden this season and I thought I might make a stuffed jalapeno to take to a family function this weekend. As I started searching the internet for ideas I came across this one on the Serious Eats website and fell in love. And I believe that after you see these you will be in love too!!

Recipe:
8oz low fat cream cheese
2c sharp cheddar cheese
1-3T chopped cilantro (depending on how much you like cilantro)
18-24 large jalapenos, seeded and halved
3lbs loose breakfast sausage
your favorite BBQ seasoning


In  small bowl mix together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and cilantro. I think next time I might add a little chopped fresh garlic.

Take a small spoon and place a dollop of cheese mixture in the jalapeno. I kept them flush with the top of the jalapeno.

Take a small ball of sausage and flatten it out. Place the stuffed jalapeno in the center of the sausage and gently fold around it forming an oblong egg-like shape. Place on a baking sheet until you have finished balling all of your jalapenos.

The original recipe called for grilling the eggs with some apple or cherry wood. I am not allowed to touch the grill and even more so now that my husband is deployed. So I used the grill pan for the stove.

Lightly sprinkle your BBQ seasoning over your eggs and grill. Cook for about 20 minutes making sure to brown all the sides.

 Once sausage is completely cooked through lay on a paper towel lined plate to drain. Serve to your guests or yourself and enjoy the deliciousness!

I wasnt sure how these little wrapped packages would go over with my family, a lot of them are not big spicy food eaters, but more of them tried them than I thought. And everyone who had one loved them! And oh man they were good even after traveling 2 hours. So pull these little suckers out for your next party and become a food goddess!!