Hog Pogs 🤤—a Southern favorite! They’re jalapeños stuffed with sausage and cream cheese, wrapped in bacon, then baked or grilled. Simple and addictive.
Hog Pogs Recipe
Ingredients:
- 12 fresh jalapeños, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 1 lb pork breakfast sausage (mild or hot)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 12 slices bacon, cut in half
- Optional: shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
- Optional seasoning: garlic powder, black pepper, BBQ rub
Instructions:
- Prep jalapeños: Cut in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes (leave some if you want heat).
- Mix filling: In a bowl, combine sausage and cream cheese until well mixed. Add shredded cheese or seasoning if using.
- Stuff: Fill each jalapeño half generously with the sausage mixture.
- Wrap: Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with half a slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Cook:
- Oven: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35–40 minutes, until bacon is crispy and sausage is cooked
- Grill: Indirect heat, lid closed, about 30–40 minutes
- Serve hot: Let rest a few minutes before eating.
🔥 Tips:
- Use thin-cut bacon so it crisps fully
- Place on a rack over a baking sheet for less grease
- For extra kick, mix in a little hot sauce or diced jalapeño into the filling
- Great as game-day food or cookout appetizers
If you want, I can give you a smoked version, sweet BBQ-glazed Hog Pogs, or a no-bacon oven-friendly twist.
