Armadillo Potatoes Recipes

ROSEMARY ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Slice the bottom off each potato and cut crosswise at 1/8-inch intervals, cutting to within 1/4 inch of the bottom. (You can place the potato on a large spoon so the edges of the spoon prevent you from slicing completely through the potato.)
• Place the potatoes in a large bowl, add the olive oil, salt and pepper and 1 tablespoon of the rosemary and toss well, working the salt mixture in between the slices. Arrange the potatoes on a sheet pan cut side up.
• Bake the potatoes for 30 minutes, until they are tender and golden and crisp on top
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• Sprinkle with remaining rosemary and serve.

SIDES - ARMADILLO POTATOES RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• Wash potatoes and dry thoroughly. Slice through potatoes 3/4 way through, making sure to leave the bottom intact. Season between slices with oil and your favorite spices. Bake at 425°F on parchment-lined baking sheet between 35 to 45 minutes.

ARMADILLO EGGS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
• Cut a slit in each jalapeno pepper. Remove and discard seeds and pulp.
• In a medium bowl, mix sausage, baking mix, Cheddar cheese, crushed red pepper, and garlic salt.
• Stuff jalapenos with the Monterey Jack cheese cubes. Shape sausage mixture around the jalapenos to form balls.
• Arrange jalapeno balls on the prepared baking sheet. Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.

EASY ARMADILLO EGGS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, bacon bits, chives, and hot sauce. In a separate bowl, mix the uncooked sausage and Cheddar cheese. On a flat surface, mix the seasoned coating mix, cumin, and chili powder.
• Cut a slit lengthwise into each jalapeno pepper, and remove the seeds. Stuff the peppers with the cream cheese mixture. Press the sausage mixture around the stuffed jalapenos, and roll in the seasoned coating mix to coat.
• Arrange the coated jalapenos on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until the sausage is evenly brown.

ARMADILLO POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 450 degrees.
• In a bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, cheese, paprika, salt and pepper, and 1 Tbs olive oil.
• Set the mixture aside.
• Transform each potato half into a armadillo by cutting 9 or so notches ½ to ¾ inch deep in the rounded top.
• For each armadillo, cut a square of aluminum foil big enough to loosely wrap around it, brush the center with olive oil, then place the potato on it, flat side down.
• Sprinkle the top with some of the crumb mixture, pressing it into the grooves, then seal the potato in the aluminum foil.
• Arrange all of the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake them for 40 to 45 minutes.
• Be careful opening the pouches - they're hot and probably full of steam.

ARMADILLO POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450F degrees. Blend all ingredients except pototoes in a mixing bowl and set aside.
• Transform each potato into an armadillo by cutting notches on the rounded side of the potato. Notches should be about 1/2 to 1 inch deep and about 1/4 inch apart. There should be about 7-10 from end to end, depending on the size of potato.
• Place each cut potato, flat side down, in the center of a piece of foil sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Sprinkle to top of each potato with equal amounts of topping. Carefully press the topping down with your fingers. Loosely seal foil and place on cookie sheet, sealed side up.
• Bake 40 minute.
• **May be served with ketchup, plain yougurt or sour cream for dipping.