Description
Mouthwatering Pineapple Cream Cheese Pig Shots are the perfect blend of savory and sweet, making them an irresistible appetizer for any event. These delectable treats feature smoked sausage rounds wrapped in crispy bacon and topped with a luscious pineapple cream cheese filling. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, cheering on your favorite team during game day, or bringing a unique dish to a potluck, these pig shots will impress your guests. With their delightful combination of flavors and easy preparation, they’re sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package smoked sausage (sliced into 1/2-inch rounds)
- 1.25 lb bacon (cut in half)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup pineapple (finely diced)
- 0.4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice smoked sausage into 1/2-inch rounds and cut each bacon slice in half.
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, diced pineapple, brown sugar, salt, and ground ginger until smooth.
- Wrap each sausage round with half a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Place the wrapped sausages on a parchment-lined baking sheet and spoon the cream cheese mixture on top.
- Bake for approximately 75 minutes until the bacon is crispy and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg