Description
Pig shots are a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines the irresistible flavors of smoky sausage, crispy bacon, and a creamy jalapeno cheese filling. Perfect for game days, gatherings, or casual get-togethers, these bites are drizzled with a sweet and tangy honey barbecue glaze that takes them to the next level. Easy to prepare and customizable to fit your taste, pig shots are sure to impress your guests without much fuss. Get ready for messy hands and happy taste buds as you indulge in these savory treats!
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
- 1½ teaspoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a small bowl, mix BBQ sauce, honey, and brown sugar for the glaze. Set aside.
- Cut bacon strips in half and wrap each sausage piece tightly with bacon; place in muffin pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, diced jalapeno, cheddar cheese, and seasoning until smooth.
- Fill each bacon-wrapped sausage with the cheese mixture using a quart-size baggie.
- Top with sliced jalapenos and brush the honey BBQ glaze over each shot.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until bacon is crispy and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg