Description
Pig Shots are a fun, savory appetizer made with smoky sausage wrapped in bacon and filled with a creamy cheese mixture. Oven-baked to crispy perfection, they’re a guaranteed hit for parties and game day.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb thick-cut bacon
- 1 lb smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into 1-inch rounds
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Optional garnish: chopped chives or green onions
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with foil. Place a wire rack on top if available.
- Cut bacon slices in half and wrap each piece around a sausage slice, securing with a toothpick to form a cup.
- Arrange bacon-wrapped sausage cups upright on the baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Spoon or pipe the cheese mixture into each bacon cup.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and filling is hot and bubbly.
- Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for extra crisp bacon.
- Remove toothpicks before serving and garnish if desired.
Notes
Use thick-cut bacon for best results so the cups hold their shape. You can customize the filling with jalapeños, ranch seasoning, or smoked paprika.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pig shot
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pig shots, bacon appetizer, sausage appetizer, oven baked pig shots, game day food