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Pig Shots
A one-bite barbecue appetizer featuring smoked sausage wrapped in bacon and filled with a creamy, cheesy, and spicy mixture.
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 1 hour hour
Total Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup diced pickled jalapeños
- 1/4 cup bacon bits
- 1 tablespoon BBQ rub
- 12 slices thick-cut bacon (halved)
- 1 smoked sausage (sliced into 1/2-inch rounds)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (optional for glazing)
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, shredded cheddar, jalapeños, bacon bits, and BBQ rub until smooth.
Slice the smoked sausage into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
Wrap each sausage round with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick to form a "shot glass" shape.
Pipe the cream cheese mixture into each bacon-wrapped sausage cup.
Smoke at 300°F for 1 hour or bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes until the bacon is crispy.
Optionally, brush with BBQ sauce in the last 10-15 minutes of cooking.
Let cool slightly and serve hot.