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Bacon Wrapped Pickle Shots
These bacon-wrapped pickle shots start with crunchy pickles, carefully wrapped in thick-cut bacon to create a unique shot glass. They’re then filled with a rich, creamy mixture of cream cheese and shredded Colby Jack cheese. Smoked to perfection, each bite delivers a burst of flavor, enhanced by a glossy coating of sweet and tangy BBQ sauce. These are very similar to my Smoked Pig Shots recipe which is my most popular appetizer.
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Cheesy Pepperoni And Sausage Pizza Dip
This is easy and cheesy pepperoni and sausage dip. Imagine everything you love about pizza but in a dip! Perfect for tailgates, parties, the big game, or when you’re sitting at home and craving a pizza.
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Easy Roast Beef and Cheddar Sliders
I’m pretty much obsessed with sliders. I’ve made dozens, if not hundreds of them and they never disappoint. These roast beef and cheddar sliders are one of my favorites, not only as the perfect appetizer and party food but also as an easy dinner recipe during busy weeknights.
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Candied Bacon Crackers Recipe
Warning, these things are highly addictive! The combination of fatty bacon, crisp crackers, combined with brown sugar, and a little heat from the jalapeño makes these candied bacon crackers the perfect snack. Who would have thought? With just a few basic ingredients, these are easy to make and they will have your guests hooked after the first bite!
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Smoked Beef Short Rib Sliders
Smoked beef short rib sliders are a must make and unbelievable good! These beef ribs are seasoned, smoked and then braised with onions and beef broth until fall apart tender. Then they are shredded and layered onto Hawaiian rolls along with cheese and served with the beef drippings for the ultimate bite!
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How to make smoked pig shots (with maple bourbon glaze)
I’ve been making smoked pig shots for years and they are a great appetizer! These bacon cups are filed with a cream cheese filling and topped with a jalapeño. Then they are smoked and glazed for one amazing bite after another!
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Easy Smoked Queso Dip
Easy, cheesy and meaty! Forget the cheese dip in a jar...this easy smoked queso dip is a fully loaded, flavor-packed dip that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, a side dish with tacos, or just a snack with tortilla chips. It's the perfect side to bring to your #superbowl party this weekend.
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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
Slow cooker buffalo chicken dip is perfect for the big game or anytime you want a tasty appetizer. Creamy buffalo sauce is combined with cream cheese, sour cream, colby jack, shredded chicken and ranch seasoning. Then it’s kept warm all day long for anytime dipping.
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Smoked Spinach Artichoke Dip
Not every dip is meant to be smoked, but spinach artichoke dip is! Perfect for your next tailgate or get together, this dip never fails and is super easy to make. Simply combine all of the ingredients into a cast iron skillet, smoke and serve with tortilla chips or crackers. The smoky spinach artichoke dip is a flavor bomb and is one of my favorite appetizers.
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Smoked Jalapeño Poppers Pigs in a Blanket
If jalapeño poppers and pigs in a blanket had a baby you would get these smoked jalapeño poppers pigs in a blanket! These cheese and bacon filled jalapenos, stuffed with a little smokie, wrapped in golden brown crescent dough, are hard to beat!
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Smoked Pork Butt Burnt Ends
These little pork pillows are super tender and delicious when made into burnt ends. My method is very similar to how I make my pork belly burnt ends by smoking them low and slow until I get a nice bark, then placing them into a foil pan to finish cooking with a mix of honey, brown sugar and bbq sauce.
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Chili Dog Poppers in a Blanket
If chili dogs and jalapeño poppers had a baby you would get these chili dog poppers in a blanket! These are cheese and chili filled jalapeños, stuffed with a little smokie sausage and wrapped in golden brown crescent dough. Talk about a show stopping appetizer.
Jalapeños filled with cream cheese, wrapped in chicken, wrapped in bacon! If you thought jalapeño poppers were good, then you have to try these asap.

The addition of chicken makes these appetizers eat more like a meal. They are truly addictive and one of my favorite things to make for guests.
Smoked Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bombs
Jalapeños filled with cream cheese, wrapped in chicken, wrapped in bacon! If you thought jalapeño poppers were good, then you have to try these asap. The addition of chicken makes these appetizers eat more like a meal. They are truly addictive and one of my favorite things to make for guests.
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Chopped Chicken Bacon Ranch Sub
This chopped chicken bacon ranch sub is really easy to make and delicious. Similar to the Chopped Italian sandwich , all of the ingredients (Grilled chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, ranch, etc) are put onto a cutting board, chopped up and mixed together.
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How to Make Smoked Pig Shots (with Maple Bourbon Glaze)
I’ve been making smoked pig shots for years and they are a great appetizer! These bacon cups are filed with a cream cheese filling and topped with a jalapeño. Then they are smoked and glazed for one amazing bite after another!