Armadillo Eggs

Fat 77%Protein 20%
Percent Calories

2 Eggs/serving of armadillo eggs contains 971 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 3% carbs, 77% fat, and 20% protein. This is a good source of protein (86% of your Daily Value), potassium (17% of your Daily Value), and calcium (100% of your Daily Value).

Makes
12 Eggs/serving
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375
  2. In med. Bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, garlic, cilantro, cumin, salt. Place into large resealable plastic bag. Cut off corner.
  3. Cut off tops of jalapeños. Use small spoon to scrape out ribs and seeds.
  4. Stuff each jalapeño with a few tablespoons of cream cheese mix by squeezing into opening.
  5. Flatten about 2.5 oz of chorizo in palm of hand, and place jalapeño in center. Fold sausage up around the jalapeño, forming an egg shape.
  6. Wrap with thin slice bacon. Secure with toothpick.
  7. Place on rimmed baking sheet and bake 20 minutes or until sausage is cooked through and bacon is crispy.

Nutrition Facts

For 2 Eggs/serving of armadillo eggs (245g)

NutrientValue%DV
Calories971
Fats83g 106%
Saturated fats34g 169%
Trans fats0g
Cholesterol207mg 69%
Sodium2644mg 115%
Carbs7g 3%
Net carbs6g
Fiber1g 3%
Sugar2g
Protein48g
Calcium1003mg 100%
Iron3mg 38%
Potassium819mg 17%
Vitamin D2μg 17%
Vitamins and Minerals
Alpha carotene19μg
Beta carotene200μg
Caffeine0mg
Choline178mg 32%
Copper0.2mg 19%
Fluoride0μg
Folate (B9)15μg 4%
Lycopene0μg
Magnesium41mg 10%
Manganese0.1mg 3%
Niacin10mg 62%
Pantothenic acid2mg 44%
Phosphorus359mg 51%
Retinol141μg
Riboflavin (B2)1mg 45%
Selenium43μg 77%
Theobromine0mg
Thiamine1mg 84%
Vitamin A IU842IU
Vitamin A1435μg 159%
Vitamin B123μg 138%
Vitamin B61mg 77%
Vitamin C33mg 37%
Vitamin D IU102IU
Vitamin D20μg
Vitamin D30.2μg
Vitamin E2mg 10%
Vitamin K9μg 8%
Zinc6mg 54%
Sugars
Sugar2g
Sucrose0g
Glucose0.4g
Fructose1g
Lactose1g
Maltose0g
Galactose0g
Starch0.1g
Fats
Saturated fats34g 169%
Monounsaturated fats34g
Polyunsaturated fats7g
Trans fats0g
Fatty Acids
Total omega 30.1g
Total omega 61g
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1g
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0g
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0g
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0g
Amino Acids
Alanine3g
Arginine3g
Aspartic acid4g
Cystine1g
Glutamic acid7g
Glycine3g
Histidine1g
Hydroxyproline0.1g
Isoleucine4g
Leucine3g
Lysine4g
Methionine1g
Phenylalanine2g
Proline2g
Serine2g
Threonine3g
Tryptophan0.5g
Tyrosine1g
Valine2g

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