Texas Armadillo Eggs

Ingredients

• 20 whole pickled jalapeno peppers (I use a large can of San Marcos brand, you can also use fresh jalapenos, steamed for a few minutes)
• 1 lb pork sausage (I use Hot Pork Sausage from Owens)
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg

• 1 (8 ounce) container soft cream cheese (I use non-fat)

Directions

1. 1

   Cut off stems of jalapenos; using a knife and scooping action, remove all seeds and ridges. Rinse well; be sure you have all the seeds out!

2. 2

   Combine sausage, egg, and bread crumbs in a bowl.

3. 3

   Fill jalapenos with cream cheese, using a spoon or cake decorator with large tip.

4. 4

   Make small patties with the sausage mix; wrap one around each jalapeno, sealing it with your fingers.

5. 5

   Place on cookie sheet; bake in over at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Let cool, cut in half across the middle. Makes 40 Jalapeno eggs.

6. 6

   Serve with or without a salsa dip.