Looking for a Keto-friendly appetizer that everyone will love? These 7-ingredient Jalapeño Bites, are super flavorful and a sure crowd pleaser!
1 Package of Beef Smoked Sausage or Polish Kielbasa
1 Package Thick Cut, Smoked Bacon
1 Block Cream Cheese
1 Fresh Jalapeño, vein & seeds removed
1, 8 oz package of Jalapeño Cheddar Cheese
1 Shallot, minced
Smoked Paprika for Sprinkling
Cut the sausage in to 1/2 inch slices or disks.
Cut 1lb of thick sliced bacon in half.
Roll 1 slice of sausage in a half of a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Making a fillable cup. Repeat.
In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, shredded Jalapeño Cheddar Cheese, jalapeño and shallot.
Fill each sausage/bacon cup with the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle smoked paprika over the tops of the cheese-filled cups.
Air fry at 390° for 15 minutes or until cooked through and crispy. Or, bake in a regular oven on a parchment-lined pan at 400° for 20 minutes.
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 15-20 minutes
SERVINGS: 30 Bites