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Pig Shots

HB-5330 · Hand-built original · American, Southern

Pig Shots — the dish itself.

Bacon-wrapped smoked sausage cups filled with cream cheese, cheddar and jalapeño, glazed with barbecue sauce and maple syrup.

American, SouthernAppetizer1 hr 15 minServes 24188 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: sausage

Servings:24quantities adjust to match

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces smoked sausage
  • 1 pound thick-cut bacon
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup diced jalapeno
  • 1 teaspoon barbecue rub seasoning
  • ⅓ cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 tablespoon real maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Method

  1. Heat the oven or smoker to 350°F.
  2. Cut the sausage into 1-inch rounds. Cut the bacon slices in half, wrap each piece around a sausage round to form a cup and secure with a cocktail stick.
  3. Mix the cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeño and barbecue rub until combined. Pipe or spoon the filling into each cup.
  4. Stir the barbecue sauce, maple syrup and brown sugar together and brush over the tops.
  5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the bacon is crisp and the filling is bubbling. Rest for a few minutes and serve warm.

Prep: 35 min · Cook: 40 min · Total: 75 min

Nutrition (per serving, where published)

188 kcalCalories
6 gProtein
5 gCarbs
16 gFat
0.1 gFibre
3 gSugars
347 mgSodium
37 mgCholesterol
1 servingServing

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