Pig Shots: Baked Sausage and Bacon Bites with Cheddar and Jalapeno Recipe
Pig Shots are a delicious, bite-sized appetizer featuring smoked sausage chunks wrapped in crispy bacon, topped with a creamy jalapeno cheddar cheese mixture and brushed with a sweet and tangy honey BBQ glaze. Perfectly baked until crispy and golden, these flavorful bites are great for parties or game day snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Bacon
- 1 pound smoked sausage or kielbasa sausage, cut into ¾ inch chunks
- 12 ounce thick cut bacon
Cheese Mixture
- 4 ounce cream cheese, room temperature
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 jalapeno, stem and seeds removed, diced
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
Honey BBQ Glaze
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce (any brand)
- ⅛ cup honey
- 1 ½ teaspoon brown sugar
Garnish
- Jalapeno slices
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the pig shots to a perfect crisp.
- Prepare Honey BBQ Glaze: In a small bowl, mix together the BBQ sauce, honey, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves and set aside for glazing later.
- Wrap Sausage with Bacon: Cut the bacon strips in half. Wrap each ¾ inch chunk of smoked sausage with a half strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick if necessary.
- Arrange in Pan: Place the wrapped sausages into a muffin pan or lay them on a baking sheet if you prefer. This helps them cook evenly and hold their shape.
- Make Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, diced jalapeno, sharp cheddar cheese, and Slap Ya Mama seasoning. Mix well until fully blended.
- Pipe Cheese Topping: Transfer the cheese mixture into a quart-sized plastic bag and clip one corner to create a piping bag. Pipe the cheese mixture onto the top of each bacon-wrapped sausage piece evenly.
- Add Jalapeno Garnish: Place a jalapeno slice on top of the cheese mixture on each pig shot for extra flavor and a bit of heat.
- Glaze: Brush each pig shot generously with the honey BBQ glaze prepared earlier to add sweetness and a shiny finish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the bacon is cooked through and crispy, and the cheese topping is bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Carefully remove the pig shots from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these savory appetizers warm.
Notes
- You can substitute smoked sausage with kielbasa or any thick smoked sausage variety for similar results.
- Adjust the jalapeno quantity to your preferred spice level or omit for a milder taste.
- For easier piping, ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature.
- Use toothpicks to secure the bacon if it unravels during baking.
- Serve with extra BBQ sauce or ranch dressing as a dip if desired.
Keywords: Pig Shots, Bacon Wrapped Sausage, Appetizers, Game Day Snacks, Jalapeno Cheese Bites, Honey BBQ Glaze
