Description
Tasty Smoked Armadillo Eggs bring bold flavors and a fun twist to your gatherings. Imagine fresh jalapeños stuffed with a creamy sausage and cheese filling, wrapped in crispy bacon, and infused with smoky goodness from the smoker. These irresistible bites are perfect for parties, game days, or cozy family nights. Easy to prepare and customizable, they will surely be the highlight of your next get-together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium jalapeños
- 1 lb ground spicy sausage
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 12 slices thick-cut bacon
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 250°F (120°C).
- Slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
- In a bowl, mix ground sausage, softened cream cheese, and shredded cheddar until well combined.
- Generously stuff each jalapeño half with the sausage mixture.
- Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with a slice of bacon, securing with toothpicks if needed.
- Place the wrapped jalapeños in the smoker for 45-60 minutes until the bacon is crispy.
- Brush with BBQ sauce during the last 10 minutes if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg (60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg