Pig Shots Smoked Bacon Bites (Recipe for Printing)
Pig shots combine smoked sausage, thick bacon, cream cheese, and jalapeno for a flavorful appetizer ideal for game day or parties. Finish with a hint of brown sugar. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Meat and Proteins
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1 pound smoked sausage or kielbasa, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
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12 ounces thick-cut bacon, halved
→ Dairy
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
→ Produce
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1 jalapeno, stem and seeds removed, diced
→ Sweeteners
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1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
# How to Make It:
01 -
Set oven temperature to 375°F and allow to preheat thoroughly.
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Halve each bacon slice. Wrap one strip of bacon around each sausage piece and secure with a toothpick or arrange each one seam-side down in a muffin tin.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and finely diced jalapeno, blending until smooth.
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Transfer cream cheese filling to a quart-sized resealable bag and snip off one corner. Pipe a generous amount on top of each bacon-wrapped sausage.
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Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the cream cheese topping on each pig shot.
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Place the prepared pig shots in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the bacon is golden and crisp.
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Carefully remove hot pig shots from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.
# Extra Tips:
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Ensure bacon is wrapped tightly to prevent unraveling during baking.