Armadillo Eggs

Like jalapeño poppers but better. A bit different. Makes a great appetizer!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 3 peppers each

Ingredients

• 24  jalapeno peppers, with stems
• 3⁄4 lb pork sausage
• 0.5 (5 1/2ounce) package  chicken coating mix
• 1 (8 ounce) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Cut peppers in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds.
2. Press about 1 1/2 teaspoons pork sausage into pepper halves; dip stuffed sides in coating mix. Place, stuffed sides up, on a lightly greased baking sheet.
3. Less Spicy option: Mix cream cheese with the sausage before stuffing the peppers.
4. Bake at 350F for 25 minutes.
5. Serve with cheesy sauce dip: 1 lb of velveeta and 1 can of rotel, mix melt and enjoy!