Description
Succulent sausage wrapped in crispy bacon, filled with a creamy cheese blend and seasoned perfectly, making these smoked pig shots a delightful appetizer for gatherings.
Ingredients
- Sausage: Choose your favorite type—smoked, spicy, or savory.
- Bacon: Regular or thick-cut, for a satisfying crunch.
- Cream cheese: For a rich, creamy base.
- Cheddar cheese: Shredded for sharp flavor.
- BBQ sauce: For sweetness and a smoky bite.
- Spices: Paprika, garlic powder, onion powder (and optional: cayenne, dried herbs).
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
- Cut bacon strips in half.
- Wrap the sausage with bacon, securing with a toothpick.
- Mix cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and spices in a bowl.
- Fill the bacon-wrapped sausages with the cheesy mixture.
- Drizzle with BBQ sauce near the top.
- Smoke the shots for about an hour until bacon is crispy and cheese bubbles.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare and wrap shots a day in advance; refrigerate until smoking. For cooking alternatives, a grill on low heat works well!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg