Description
Pig shots are the ultimate game day appetizer that will have your guests raving! This delicious bite-sized treat features smoky sausage wrapped in crispy bacon, filled with a rich cream cheese and jalapeno mixture, and finished with a sweet honey BBQ glaze. Perfect for any gathering, these crowd-pleasers can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving, ensuring a hassle-free experience. With their combination of flavors and textures, pig shots guarantee to impress everyone at your next party or family dinner.
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, seeds removed)
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
- â…› cup honey
- 1 ½ teaspoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix BBQ sauce, honey, and brown sugar to create the glaze.
- Cut each strip of bacon in half and wrap one piece around each sausage chunk. Secure them in a muffin pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, diced jalapeno, cheddar cheese, and seasoning until well mixed.
- Use a quart-size baggie to pipe the cream cheese mixture onto each wrapped sausage.
- Top each pig shot with sliced jalapenos and brush with the honey BBQ glaze.
- Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until bacon is crispy.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 141
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 404mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 32mg