Description
Mouthwatering Pineapple Cream Cheese Pig Shots are a delightful twist on traditional appetizers that will elevate any gathering. Imagine crispy bacon-wrapped sausage rounds filled with a creamy blend of cream cheese, sweet pineapple, and a touch of spice. Each bite delivers an explosion of flavor, combining savory and sweet elements that make these pig shots irresistible. Perfect for game days, BBQs, or family gatherings, they are sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more. Easy to prepare and customizable, this dish is a must-try for anyone looking to add a unique and tasty treat to their appetizer repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package smoked sausage
- 1.25 lb bacon
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 2.5 tbsp sweet rub
- 0.4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice smoked sausage into 1/2-inch rounds and arrange on a lined baking sheet.
- Wrap each sausage round with a half slice of bacon.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, diced pineapple, sweet rub, brown sugar, salt, and ground ginger until smooth.
- Fill each bacon-wrapped sausage with the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake for 75 minutes or until bacon is crispy and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pig shot (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg