Jalapeno Dinosaur Eggs Recipes

JALAPENO PICKLED EGGS

Steps:

• Put peeled eggs in a 2 1/2 quart jar.
• We used a clean leftover dill pickle jar.
• If you use more eggs you will need a bigger jar.
• Boil all ingredients (except eggs, of course) for 15 minutes.
• Pour hot mixture over eggs until eggs are covered.
• Add hot water to jar to fill if needed.
• Marinate in refrigerator for 1 week before using.
• The original recipe had a note that said for a stronger flavor, poke hole in the eggs with a toothpick before marinating.
• We didn't do that so I can't attest to it's results.

DINOSAUR EGGS

Steps:

• Mix whole grain mustard, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl until well blended.
• Place 2 beaten eggs into a shallow dish; place potato flakes in a separate shallow dish.
• Divide corned beef hash into 4 portions. Form corned beef hash around each egg until the egg is completely encased.
• Roll encased eggs into the beaten egg and coat with mashed potato flakes until covered.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Drop 2 eggs into the hot oil and fry until brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining 2 eggs.
• Cut the lengthwise and serve with mustard sauce.

JALAPENO DINOSAUR EGGS

Steps:

• divide sausage into 12 equal portions and shape into thin patties.
• mix cornmeal or bread crumbs with pepper, salt and cayenne pepper.
• slice jalapenos in half and remove most of the seeds and membranes.
• slice cheese into sticks that will fit in the jalapenos used.
• slice ham into strips that will wrap around cheese.
• place wrapped cheese into jalapeno cavity and reassemble halves.
• form sausage patties around stuffed jalapenos, covering completely.
• roll covered peppers in flour;.
• then egg wash;.
• then finish with seasoned crumb or cornmeal mixture.
• allow to dry on a platter for about 5 minutes.
• put oil in a large pot to a depth of about 1 1/2 inches.
• heat to 325 degrees.
• with a slotted spoon, lower covered peppers into hot oil.
• cooking a maximum of 4 peppers, brown until well browned.
• when browned, check with a chef's/digital thermometer (about 7-8 minutes).
• insert to a depth of about 1/4 inch, looking for a temperature of 175 degrees.
• allow to cool on absorbent towels, then slice across into 3/4 inch slices.
• arrange on serving platter or keep warm if serving later.
• serve with ranch or other favorite dipping sauce.