Difficulty: Beginner
Pork
Bacon Wrapped Cheesy Sausage Popper Balls
Chef Greg
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 2 hrs
Difficulty: Beginner
Looking for a low carb finger food that still brings a ton of flavor to the party? Try these Bacon Wrapped Cheesy Sausage Popper Balls for an appetizer or snack that everyone will love.
Instructions
- Step 1: Mix cream cheese, diced jalapeños, shredded cheese, and chipotle powder in a bowl.
- Step 2: Form the sausage into cups, fill with cheese mixture, then form into a ball.
- Step 3: Wrap 1-2 slices of bacon around the ball. Repeat for the entire batch.
- Step 4: Smoke at 275°F for about 2 hours or until internal temp is at 165°F.
- Step 5: If you would like, baste with your favorite BBQ sauce before serving.
Ingredients
Serving Sizes
Pork Sausage
- 1 pound(s) Pork Sausage
- 1 pound(s) Bacon
Cheese Mixture
- 8 ounce(s) Cream Cheese
- 2 Jalapeños, diced medium
- 1 cup(s) Cheese Blend, shredded
- 1 teaspoon(s) Chipotle Chili Powder
Tools Needed
- Large Bowl
- Spoon
- Knife
- Step 1: Mix cream cheese, diced jalapeños, shredded cheese, and chipotle powder in a bowl.
- Step 2: Form the sausage into cups, fill with cheese mixture, then form into a ball.
- Step 3: Wrap 1-2 slices of bacon around the ball. Repeat for the entire batch.
- Step 4: Smoke at 275°F for about 2 hours or until internal temp is at 165°F.
- Step 5: If you would like, baste with your favorite BBQ sauce before serving.
Chef Pairings
These will become the star of the party, but add in some fresh fruit and crackers and the charcuterie platter is complete.