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Oven Baked Pig Shots

Oven baked pig shots are kielbasa rounds wrapped in bacon and filled with a creamy cheddar and jalapeño mixture. They bake until the bacon is crisp and the filling is lightly browned.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the pig shots
  • 1 package (14 oz) kielbasa smoked
  • 12 slices bacon about 12 oz
For the filling
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 jalapeño small, seeded and finely minced
  • 1 tsp barbecue seasoning

Equipment

  • 1 rimmed baking sheet

Method
 

Prepare the bases
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on top.
  3. Cut the kielbasa into 24 slices, about 1/2 inch thick.
  4. Cut each bacon slice in half crosswise.
  5. Wrap one piece of bacon around the side of each kielbasa slice, aligning the bottom edges.
  6. Secure each bacon collar with a wooden toothpick and arrange the slices flat side down on the rack.
Make the filling
  1. Stir the cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeño, and barbecue seasoning together in a bowl until evenly combined.
Fill and bake
  1. Spoon about 2 teaspoons of filling into each bacon collar.
  2. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the bacon is crisp and the filling is lightly browned.
  3. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For neat filling, soften the cream cheese before mixing. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended for the best texture. For a dairy-free variation, use dairy-free cream cheese and cheddar.