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Pig Shots

There’s something irresistibly tasty about tiny sausages wrapped in bacon, offering smoky, savory flavors in crispy bites perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 shots
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 12 slices of bacon
  • 1 pound of smoked sausage
  • 1 cup of cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon of black pepper
  • BBQ sauce for drizzling

Equipment

  • Grill or smoker
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and equipment to streamline the cooking process.
  2. Preheat your grill or smoker to 300°F (150°C) for indirect cooking.
  3. Slice the smoked sausage into 1-inch pieces to create the shot glasses.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup cream cheese, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
  5. Wrap each sausage piece with a slice of bacon, ensuring the ends overlap to secure the meat.
  6. Spoon the cheese mixture into the top of each bacon-wrapped sausage, filling generously without overflowing.
  7. Secure the bacon in place with toothpicks inserted through the sausage and bacon.
  8. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the pig shots on it.
  9. Cook on the preheated grill or smoker at 300°F (150°C) for 30 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the filling is bubbly.
  10. Remove from heat and drizzle BBQ sauce over the pig shots before serving.

Notes

Use thick-cut bacon and serve immediately for best texture. Drizzle hot sauce or extra BBQ sauce for extra flavor.