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Pig Shots, Crescent Roll Bites & Stuffed Mushroom Appetizers with Sausage Cream Cheese Filling

3 EASY Appetizers with 1 FILLING

"Listen up, y'all! When it comes to throwing a party or gathering, the food is key. And let's be real, ain't nothing that sets the tone for the whole meal like a good appetizer. But, I know how it can be overwhelming to try and prepare a bunch of different appetizers. That's why I've put together this recipe for three easy appetizers with a delicious sausage and cream cheese filling. You wanna impress your guests? Serve up some stuffed mushrooms, crescent roll bites, and pig shots. Not only are they delicious but they can be made ahead of time, leaving you more time to enjoy the party. So, are you ready to learn how to make these yummy appetizers with sausage and cream cheese filling?"
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • 9" Cast Iron Skillet
  • Baking Pan
  • Baking Rack

Ingredients
  

Sausage Cream Cheese Filling

  • 1 lbs, Jimmy Dean Sausage - Regular
  • 1 lbs, Jimmy Dean Sausage - Country Mild
  • 16 oz, Philadelphia Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Mexican Four Cheese - Shredded
  • 3 tbsp. Wagyu Tallow or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Jalapeno Relish
  • 2 tbsp. Elite BBQ Smokers’ SPG seasoning

Elite BBQ Smokers’ SPG seasoning

  • 4 tbsp. Kosher Salt
  • 3 tbsp. Course Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp. Granulated Garlic

Stuffed Mushrooms

  • 16 oz. Whole White Mushrooms

Crescent Roll Bites

  • 1 package Pillsbury Original Crescent Dough Sheet

Pig Shots

  • 1 package Hillshire Farms Beef Smoked Sausage
  • package Smithfield Hometown Original Bacon

Instructions
 

Making the Sausage & Cream Cheese filling.

  • In a cast iron skillet, add in the 3 Tbsp - Wagyu Tallow and set on High heat.
  • Add in the Jimmy Deans - Regular & Country Mild Sausage and break up.
  • Add in 2 tbsp of the Elite BBQ Smokers SPG Seasoning
  • Stir in and cook until the Sausage is completely cooked
  • Add in the cream cheese and mix until all the cheese has melted and the mixture is mixed together well
  • Add in 2 tbsps of Jalapeno Relish for a little extra kick (optional) and mix
  • Remove from the burner and add in 1/2 of Mexican 4 cheeses and mix together.
  • Set to the side and start working on the appetizers

Making the Stuffed Mushrooms

  • Remove the stems from the mushrooms and discard
  • Wash the mushroom caps to remove all grit and set on a cooling rack with the stem down to allow them to dry
  • Preheat the Recteq smoker to 350°
  • Take the mushroom caps and fill them with the Sausage & Cream Cheese filling
  • Place the stuffed mushrooms on a Grill safe pan with the filling side up
  • Set the pan with the Stuffed Mushrooms in the Recteq Smoker and cook for about 22 minutes or until the stuffing starts to brown
  • Remove and let them rest

Making the Crescent Bites

  • Preheat the Recteq smoker to 350°
  • Roll out the Pillsbury Original Crescent Dough Sheet and cut into 1-1/2”x1-1/2” squares
  • Place a Spoon full of the Sausage Cream Cheese filling in the center
  • Roll up the corners of the dough and pinch together.
  • Place the stuffed crescent roll bites on a Grill safe pan with the filling side up
  • Set the pan with the Stuffed Crescent rolls in the Recteq smoker and cook for about 15 minutes or until the top is getting golden brown.
  • Remove and let them rest

Making the Pig Shots

  • Preheat the Recteq smoker to 350°
  • Cut the Hillshire Farms Beef Smoked Sausage into slices about 3/8” thick
  • Take the Smithfield Hometown Original Bacon and cut the slices in half
  • Place one of the Sausage slices on the Bacon
  • Roll up the Bacon around the Sausage and secure using a toothpick
  • Fill the Bacon Wrapped Sausage with the Sausage Cream Cheese filling
  • Place the Pig Shots on a grill safe rack with the filling up
  • Set the rack in the Recteq smoker and cook for about 35 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the sausage filling starts to brown
  • Remove and let them rest

Plate and Serve

  • Plate all these appetizers up on your tray and pair with your favorite sauce and Enjoy
  • Let us know how they turned out and Tag #EliteBBQSmokers in your social media post.

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