Spicy Armadillo Eggs

Craving a spicy, cheesy appetizer? Look no further than these delicious armadillo eggs. Made with jalapeno peppers, cream cheese, and flavorful sausage, these poppable bites are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. They are wrapped in bacon and grilled to perfection, resulting in a crispy exterior and a gooey, melty interior. Serve them with a tangy dipping sauce for an extra burst of flavor. Get ready to get your taste buds dancing with this easy and crowd-pleasing recipe.

Ingredients

• 12 jalapeno peppers
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 pound spicy sausage, cooked and crumbled
• 12 slices of bacon
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• Toothpicks, for securing the bacon

Directions

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. Cut each jalapeno pepper in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes. These will be your pepper boats.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and cooked sausage. Mix until well combined.
4. Fill each jalapeno pepper boat with the cream cheese and sausage mixture. Press the filling firmly into each pepper.
5. Wrap each stuffed jalapeno pepper with a slice of bacon, securing it with toothpicks.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce.
7. Grill the armadillo eggs over indirect heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the filling is heated through.
8. During the last 5 minutes of grilling, baste the armadillo eggs with the barbecue sauce glaze.
9. Remove the armadillo eggs from the grill and let them cool slightly before serving.
10. Serve the armadillo eggs with the remaining barbecue sauce glaze on the side for dipping.

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