Description
Delightful, bite-sized wonders that marry the smoky flavor of sausage with creamy cheese, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound smoked sausage
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños
- Turkey bacon strips
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat, allowing it to reach that perfect cooking temperature.
- Cut the smoked sausage into 1-inch thick slices and hollow out the center to create little cups, ready to be filled with flavor.
- Combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and sliced jalapeños in a mixing bowl until the mixture is rich and creamy.
- Fill each sausage cup generously with the cheese mixture, letting it overflow for a cheesy surprise!
- Wrap each filled sausage cup with a strip of turkey bacon, securing it with a toothpick.
- Brush BBQ sauce over each pig shot, letting it seep into the cracks.
- Grill these for about 15-20 minutes until the turkey bacon is crispy and golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy every creamy, crunchy bite!
Notes
Make-Ahead: Prepare filled sausage cups ahead of time and store in the fridge. Use a serrated knife for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Pig Shots
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg