Atomic Buffalo Turds Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with Atomic Buffalo Turds! These fiery appetizers pack a serious punch with their spicy serrano pepper base and savory sausage filling. For the truly brave, we use habaneros – but jalapenos offer a milder alternative for those with a slightly less adventurous palate. Wrapped in crispy peppered bacon and grilled to perfection, these are the ultimate spicy snack for your next gathering. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 685 kcal
Protein 56g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Atomic Buffalo Turds

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How to Make Atomic Buffalo Turds

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together 1 lb hot Italian sausage (or chorizo) with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese.
  2. Slice 1 large habanero pepper into 16 equal pieces. Remove and discard all seeds and membranes.
  3. Split 16 serrano peppers lengthwise and remove seeds.
  4. Gently open the serrano peppers to create a small pocket.
  5. Using a teaspoon, fill each serrano pepper with the sausage and cheese mixture.
  6. Gently press one habanero slice into the top of each filled serrano pepper.
  7. Wrap each filled serrano pepper with 1/2 slice of peppered bacon.
  8. Secure the bacon with a toothpick.
  9. Grill or bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until the bacon is nicely browned and the peppers are tender.
  10. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy (carefully!).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

55 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

135g

Carbs

1g