Description
Pig Shots: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe You Must Try!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch rounds
- 1 pound of bacon, cut in half
- 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce (optional)
- Jalapeño slices (optional, for a spicy kick)
- Toothpicks (for securing the bacon)
Instructions
- Creating Pig Shots is a fun and straightforward process. Follow these steps to make your own delicious bites:
- Preheat your grill to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika until well combined.
- Assemble the Sausage: Take a slice of smoked sausage and place it on a clean surface.
- Add the Filling: Scoop a generous amount of the cheese mixture onto the top of the sausage slice.
- Wrap with Bacon: Take a half slice of bacon and wrap it around the sausage, securing it with a toothpick.
- Repeat: Continue this process until all sausage pieces are filled and wrapped.
- Optional Spicy Kick: If desired, add a slice of jalapeño on top of the cream cheese mixture before wrapping with bacon.
- Arrange the prepared Pig Shots on the grill grate.
- Grill for about 30-40 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the sausage is heated through.
- Add Barbecue Sauce: In the last few minutes of cooking, brush with barbecue sauce for extra flavor if desired.
- Serve: Once cooked, remove from the grill and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Pig Shot
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg