Armadillo Eggs

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet with cooking spray. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Carefully cut a slit lengthwise in each jalapeño pepper. Using a small spoon or paring knife, remove and discard the seeds and membranes (wear gloves for this step if you are sensitive to heat!). Stuff each jalapeño with Monterey Jack cheese cubes, ensuring they are well-filled. (20 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the sausage, shredded Cheddar cheese, baking mix, crushed red pepper flakes, and garlic salt. Use your hands to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Take a portion of the sausage mixture and flatten it in your palm. Place a cheese-stuffed jalapeño in the center and carefully mold the sausage mixture around the pepper to form an egg-shaped ball, ensuring the jalapeño is completely encased. Repeat with the remaining peppers and sausage mixture. Place the formed "eggs" on the prepared baking sheet. (30 minutes)

Recipe View 30 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the sausage is cooked through and lightly browned, approximately 25-30 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a sausage ball to ensure it reaches an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees F (72 degrees C). (30 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.