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Barbecue Bacon and Gouda Shots
Recipes
Barbecue Bacon and Gouda Shots
24 servings
about 1 hour total (Active 30 minutes)

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 8 oz Dutch Gouda cheese
  • 3 links smoked sausage (about 8 oz)
  • 12 slices thick-cut bacon (about 1 lb)
  • Nonstick aluminum foil
  • 24 toothpicks
  • 2 tablespoons barbecue seasoning
  • ¾ cup sliced fresh green onions, divided
  • Quart-size zip-top bag (optional)

Steps

    1. Set cream cheese out to soften. Preheat oven to 325°F; line baking sheet with foil. Shred Gouda.
    2. Cut sausage links into 24 (½-inch-thick) slices. Cut bacon in half. Arrange sausage slices flat on baking sheet; wrap 1 bacon slice around each sausage slice, making cylinders; secure with toothpicks (wash hands).
    3. Combine cream cheese, Gouda, barbecue seasoning, and ½ cup green onions; mix until smooth. Spoon cream cheese mixture into bag, if using; fill each cylinder. Bake 30–35 minutes until bacon is crisp, cheese is bubbly, and sausages are 165°F. Let stand 5 minutes to cool. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup green onions; serve.
Other Preparation Methods

      • Potatoes: Mix shredded Dutch Gouda into prepared mashed potatoes; top with cooked bacon pieces and chopped chives.
      • Vegetables: Top green bean casserole with shredded Dutch Gouda for a flavorful twist.

    Amount per 1⁄24 recipe serving: Calories 100, Total Fat 8g, Sat Fat 4.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 30mg, Sodium 450mg, Total Carb 2g, Fiber 0g, Sugars 1g, Protein 6g, Calc 6%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 0%