Description
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors with Mouthwatering Pineapple Cream Cheese Pig Shots, a perfect treat for any gathering. These savory bites combine the richness of cream cheese and the sweetness of pineapple, all wrapped in crispy bacon and paired with smoked sausage. Ideal for game days, family reunions, or casual barbecues, these delicious finger foods promise to impress your guests with their unique taste and texture. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve as appetizers or main dishes, these pig shots will quickly become a favorite at your events.
Ingredients
- 1 package smoked sausage (sliced into 1/2-inch rounds)
- 1.25 lb bacon (cut into halves)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup pineapple (finely diced)
- 2.5 tbsp sweet rub
- 0.4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, sweet rub, brown sugar, salt, and ginger until smooth. Fold in diced pineapple and set aside.
- Wrap each sausage round with half a slice of bacon; secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Place wrapped sausages on a parchment-lined baking sheet and fill each with the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake for about 75 minutes or until the bacon is crisp and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pig shots (90g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg