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Pineapple Cream Cheese Pig Shots

Delicious bites of smoked sausage wrapped in crispy bacon with a creamy pineapple-infused cheese filling—a must-try snack for any gathering!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 package smoked sausage Hillshire Farm recommended for flavor and quality
  • 1.25 lb bacon Thick-cut bacon for best results
  • 2.5 tbsp sweet rub Store-bought or homemade; check for sweetness and spice balance
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened Bring to room temperature for easy mixing, Philadelphia recommended
  • 1 cup pineapple, finely diced Fresh is best, canned works if drained well
  • 0.4 cup brown sugar Light brown sugar adds the perfect touch of sweetness
  • 1 tsp salt To enhance the flavors
  • 0.5 tsp ground ginger Adds a hint of warmth to the recipe

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, prepare your filling by combining the softened cream cheese, brown sugar, salt, and ground ginger. Mix until smooth, about 2 minutes of vigorous whisking.
  2. Gently fold in the finely diced pineapple, reserving about 2 tablespoons for later use.
  3. Slice the smoked sausage into 1/2-inch rounds.
  4. Cut each bacon slice in half lengthwise.
  5. Wrap each sausage round with a bacon half-slice, ensuring the seam is on the bottom.
Cooking
  1. Preheat your smoker or oven to 300°F. Sprinkle sweet rub over the bacon-wrapped sausages.
  2. Pipe a generous dollop of your cream cheese filling onto each sausage round. Garnish with reserved pineapple.
  3. Cook in your smoker or oven for 75-90 minutes until bacon is golden brown.
  4. Let the Pineapple Cream Cheese Pig Shots rest for 2-3 minutes after removing from heat.

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container, best enjoyed fresh. Can be prepared ahead of time and cooked just before serving. For a lighter option, use turkey sausage or vegetarian sausage.