Apps & Sides

Atomic Buffalo Bites (Armadillo Eggs)

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Difficulty: Beginner

These bite-sized bombs of cheesy goodness and smoky heat are a perfect pairing for any party. Make sure you have your favorite brews on hand, because these Atomic Buffalo Bites pack some heat.

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat recteq to 350°F, burning the Mesquite Pellets.
Step 2: Slice the jalapeños in 1/4" coins, removing seeds.
Step 3: Grab 2 ounces of sausage and roll into a small meatball, making a thumb print in the middle and filling with a jalapeño slice and cheddar cheese.
Step 4: Carefully seal the sausage and form into an egg shape.
Step 5: Cut the bacon in half lengthwise, wrap the slice around the sausage ball, and secure with a toothpick. Season with Ron's Screamin' Pig Rub.
Step 6: Place the wrapped bites on a Mesh Cooking Mat and cook for 30-35 minutes until the bacon is crisp. Brush on recteq Gourmet BBQ Sauce before completing the last five minutes of cook.

Ingredients

Serving Sizes

Ingredients

4 each Jalapeños, sliced
4 ounce(s) Cheddar Cheese, cubed
2 pound(s) Italian Sausage
¹/₂ pound(s) Bacon
4 ounce(s) Mild Gourmet BBQ Sauce
2 tablespoon(s) Ron's Screamin' Pig Rub

Tools Needed

Knife
Cutting Board
Toothpicks
Mesh Cooking Mat
Nitrile Gloves
Small Sauce Pot
recteq Silicone Brush

Step 1: Preheat recteq to 350°F, burning the Mesquite Pellets.
Step 2: Slice the jalapeños in 1/4" coins, removing seeds.
Step 3: Grab 2 ounces of sausage and roll into a small meatball, making a thumb print in the middle and filling with a jalapeño slice and cheddar cheese.
Step 4: Carefully seal the sausage and form into an egg shape.
Step 5: Cut the bacon in half lengthwise, wrap the slice around the sausage ball, and secure with a toothpick. Season with Ron's Screamin' Pig Rub.
Step 6: Place the wrapped bites on a Mesh Cooking Mat and cook for 30-35 minutes until the bacon is crisp. Brush on recteq Gourmet BBQ Sauce before completing the last five minutes of cook.

Chef Pairings

If you can take the heat, these Atomic Buffalo Bites are a people-pleaser perfect for any party. A little bacon, a little sausage, and lots of cheese make these extra delicious.