Armadillo Eggs

If you're a fan of jalapeno poppers, take them to the next level with this Armadillo Egg recipe! An Armadillo egg is a jalapeno popper, covered in meat, and wrapped in bacon, this recipe is sure to be a hit!

Instructions

1. 01

   Slice and deseed your jalapenos.

2.  

   Ingredients

   • Jalapenos

3. 02

   Combine cream cheese, Monterey jack and cheddar.

4.  

   Ingredients

   • Cream Cheese
   • Monterey Jack Cheese
   • Cheddar Cheese

5. 03

   Season cheese mixture heavily with a Smoky/Spicy BBQ rub.

6.  

   Ingredients

   • Smoky/Spicy BBQ Rub

7. 04

   Stuff your peppers and wrap in about 3 ounces of sausage forming your eggs. I used equal parts Venison, Pork Sausage, and Brisket Trimmings.

8.  

   Ingredients

   • Ground Venison
   • Ground Pork Sausage
   • Brisket Trimmings

9. 05

   Season your "egg" with additional BBQ rub.

10. 06

    Wrap in Applewood Smoked Bacon. Add additional rub and get these on the smoker!

11.  

    Ingredients

    • Applewood Smoked Bacon

12. 07

    Smoke at 325˚F for about an hour, depending on how thick your sausage layer is. Internal temperature should be greater than 165˚ and your bacon should be crispy when ready for the sauce.

13. 08

    Apply a layer of your favorite sweet BBQ sauce and let the sauce thicken on your egg as it continues cooking for an additional 10 minutes.

14.  

    Ingredients

    • Sweet BBQ Sauce

15. 09

    Let your egg rest for 10 minutes.

16. 10

    Slice and serve!