Description
These Pig Shots are a mouthwatering appetizer that will elevate any gathering. Combining smoky sausage with crispy bacon and a creamy jalapeno filling, they’re a perfect blend of flavors and textures. Whether you’re hosting game day or a casual dinner party, these irresistible bites are sure to impress your guests. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, Pig Shots can be customized to suit everyone’s taste, making them the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound smoked sausage or kielbasa (cut into ¾ inch chunks)
- 12 ounces thick-cut bacon
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 jalapeno (diced)
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
- â…› cup honey
- Jalapeno slices for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a small bowl, mix BBQ sauce, honey, and brown sugar to create the glaze; set aside.
- Cut bacon in half and wrap each piece around a sausage chunk.
- Place wrapped sausages in a muffin pan; use toothpicks if needed.
- Combine cream cheese, sour cream, diced jalapeno, cheddar cheese, and seasoning in a bowl until smooth.
- Transfer the cheese mixture to a quart-sized baggie; pipe it onto each sausage piece.
- Top with jalapeno slices and brush with the BBQ glaze.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until the bacon is crispy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pig shots (about 70g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg