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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.
Keyword Pig Shots
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

  • 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.