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close up of smoked armadillo eggs on a plate

Smoked Armadillo Eggs

Eat one as a snack, or a few as a meal!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Servings: 2
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 whole fresh jalapeno peppers
  • 8 oz cream cheese (can use vegan alternative)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red chili flakes
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the smoker to 250°F.
  2. Mix the cream cheese, shredded cheese, and spices in a medium bowl.
  3. Core the jalapenos.
  4. Stuff the peppers with the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Gently encase the stuffed peppers in ground beef, using your hands to form an egg shape.
  6. Wrap the beef eggs with a slice of bacon.
  7. Cook on the bottom grate of your smoker for 60 minutes.
  8. Move to the top rack and smoke for an additional 60 minutes.
  9. When the hamburger meat reaches a temperature of 160°F, remove the armadillo eggs from the smoker.
  10. Rest for 5-10 minutes, then serve!