Reinertsen Armadillo Eggs
Spice up your snack game with Reinertsen Armadillo Eggs, a tantalizing combination of bold flavors and irresistible textures. This crave-worthy recipe features fresh, halved jalapeños stuffed with a creamy blend of cream cheese, cheddar, garlic, and onion powders, all wrapped snugly in seasoned ground pork sausage for a savory kick. For an added touch of crunch, a breadcrumb coating is optional, while a sprinkle of smoked paprika gives these baked bites a smoky, golden finish. Ready in under an hour, these cheesy, spicy appetizers are perfect for game day spreads, party platters, or an indulgent treat for spice lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 large Fresh jalapeños
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 pound Ground pork sausage
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Wash the jalapeños and carefully slice them in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and membranes with a spoon to reduce heat, or leave some seeds for extra spice.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture, packing it tightly but ensuring the cheese is level with the edges of the pepper.
Divide the ground pork sausage into 8 equal portions (about 2 ounces each). Flatten each portion into a thin patty and wrap it around the stuffed jalapeño half, fully encasing it in sausage. Smooth the sausage layer to seal any gaps.
Optional: Roll each sausage-wrapped jalapeño in breadcrumbs for added crunch and texture.
Place the wrapped jalapeños on the prepared baking sheet, seam side down. Sprinkle smoked paprika evenly over the tops for extra flavor and color.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the sausage is fully cooked (internal temperature of 160°F/71°C) and the outside is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy these spicy, cheesy, and savory Reinertsen Armadillo Eggs as an appetizer or game-day snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3001 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 248.9 g | 319% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.7 g | 578% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 681 mg | 227% | |
| Sodium | 6644 mg | 289% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.2 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 135.3 g | 271% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1169 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 939 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
