Baked Pig Shots
With smoked sausage wrapped in bacon and a creamy cheese filling, these Baked Pig Shots make an excellent appetizer that cooks quickly in the oven, smoker, or air fryer.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 can diced green chilies
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon BBQ dry rub
- 1 package thick cut bacon
- 1 package Hickory Farms smoked sausage sliced into 1/2" pieces
- Jalapeno slices optional
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Cover the baking sheet with tin foil or parchment paper and then add a baking rack on top.
- Combine the cream cheese, green chilis, cheddar cheese, and half the dry rub in a bowl. Stir to combine.
- Fill a gallon size Ziplock bag with the corner cut off or a piping bag with the cream cheese mixture.
- Cut each piece of bacon in half.
- Cut the smoked sausage into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Wrap a piece of bacon around a slice of smoked sausage to form a cup. Secure the bacon with a toothpick.
- Fill the inside of the cup with the cream cheese mixture, about 1 teaspoon per cup. Place the cups on the baking rack. Sprinkle with the remaining dry rub and top with jalapeno slices if desired.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, until crispy.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. The filling is extremely hot.
Notes
The pig shots may need more or less cooking time depending on the thickness of the bacon.
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