Pig Shots Recipe

How to Make Pig Shot Appetizers

Here’s a crowd pleasing appetizer…pig shots! You can’t go wrong with bacon and sausage, right? Make sure to also try our bacon wrapped smokies and our other favorite appetizers!

What ingredients do I need to make these pig shots?

•  Smoked Kielbasa
• Thick Cut Bacon
• Cream Cheese
• Cheddar Cheese
• Ranch Dressing
• Fresh Chives
• Garlic Powder
• Brown Sugar
• Pepper

Can I bake these in the oven instead of an air fryer?

Yes! Put the pig shots on a baking sheet 1 inch apart from each other spread out. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-30 minutes or until the bacon is crisp.

How do I make these pig shots on the smoker?

Setup your smoker to 350 degrees. Smoke for 45 minutes to an hour until they are nice and crisp/puffy. Let cool to remove toothpicks.

Are these pig shots keto friendly? (Low carb)

They practically are if you just omit the brown sugar!

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Pig Shots

Servings 20

Ingredients

• ▢ 12 oz Smoked Kielbasa
• ▢ 10 Slices of Thick Cut Bacon
• ▢ 1 8oz Block of Cream Cheese
• ▢ 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons Ranch Dressing
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon Fresh Chives
• ▢ ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
• ▢ Freshly Cracked Peppercorn

Instructions

• Cut the kielbasa into 20 equal sized pieces.
• Lay out bacon and sprinkle with brown sugar and freshly cracked peppercorn.
• Cut each piece of bacon in half.
• Wrap each piece of kielbasa with bacon to form a “shot glass”. Secure bacon with toothpick.
• In a small bowl combine softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, fresh chives, and garlic powder.
• Fill each “shot glass” with cream cheese mixture.
• Preheat air fryer to 340 degrees. (Or bake in oven at 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes.)
• Place pig shots in the air fryer leaving about an inch between each one.
• Air fry for 12-15 minutes or until bacon is fully cooked.
• Serve warm, enjoy!

Notes

• It is important to use good quality thick cut bacon for these pig shots. If the bacon is too thin it will not stand up to form the “shot glass”.
• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or microwave.