Pig Shots (Oven-Baked Recipe)

These delicious pig shots are the ultimate appetizer recipe that is packed with flavor from the thick, crispy bacon, smoked sausage, cream cheese mixture, jalapenos, and a honey BBQ glaze that are oven-baked. Smoked sausage and bacon are combined to make a little cup. Then, a mixture of cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar, and jalapeno is added to the center of the cup. Finally, it’s baked to crispy, brown, bubbly perfection.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 18 shots

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Calories: 212

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Pig Shots

1 pound smoked sausage or kielbasa sausage cut into ¾ inch chunks
12 ounce thick cut bacon
4 ounce cream cheese room temperature
1/4 cup sour cream
1 jalapeno stem, seeds removed, diced
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning

Honey BBQ Glaze

1/4 cup BBQ sauce any brand
1/8 cup honey
1.5 teaspoon brown sugar

Topping

Jalapeno slices

Method

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, mix BBQ sauce, honey, and brown sugar together for the glaze. Set aside.
Cut the bacon slices in half. Wrap each piece of smoked sausage with a strip of bacon, securing with a toothpick if needed, or place them directly into a muffin tin.
In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, diced jalapeno, sharp cheddar cheese, and Slap Ya Mama seasoning until well combined.
Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a piping bag or a quart-size zip-top bag with a corner clipped.
Squeeze the cream cheese mixture onto the top of each sausage and bacon cup.
Top each pig shot with a sliced jalapeno and then brush each one with the prepared honey BBQ glaze.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and golden brown.
Carefully remove the pig shots from the muffin tin (or from the baking sheet if using toothpicks) and let them cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Nutritional values are approximate and can vary based on ingredients and brands used. For precise information, use a nutritional calculator with your specific ingredients. These pig shots are a delicious and hearty appetizer recipe made with smoked sausage, thick cut bacon, a cream cheese mixture, topped with a jalapeno, brushed with a honey barbecue glaze and baked until the bacon is crispy. Messy, but delicious!