Armadillo Eggs

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 20 whole jalapeno peppers (canned, can also use pepperoncini peppers)
• 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1 lb ground mild lamb sausage
• 2 cups baking mix
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 (6 ounce) package shake-n-bake for lamb

Recipe

• 1 cut a slit lengthwise on one side of peppers, leaving other side intact; remove seeds. stuff each pepper with about 2 teaspoons sharp cheddar cheese. pinch edges to close; set aside.
• 2 combine remaining 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, sausage, and baking mix.
• 3 pinch off about 2 rounded tablespoons of dough; shape into a 1/4" thick patty. place a pepper in center of patty, and wrap dough around pepper. dip in egg; dredge in seasoned coating mix. place on a lightly greased 15 x 10" jelly roll pan. repeat with remaining dough and peppers; cover and chill up to 2 hours, if desired.
• 4 bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden.