For fans of bold, spicy flavors and hearty game-day appetizers, these "Red Kingdom" Jalapeño Cheddar Smoked Sausage Bombs are a Kansas City Chiefs-inspired culinary touchdown that will ignite taste buds and team spirit. Perfect for tailgate parties, watch parties, or any gathering where football and fantastic food collide, these sausage bombs combine the smoky richness of beef and pork sausage with the creamy tang of sharp cheddar and cream cheese, all nestled within fiery jalapeño halves and wrapped in crispy bacon. The addition of a zesty BBQ rub and optional Chiefs-red food coloring makes these appetizers not just a delicious bite, but a celebration of flavor and team pride that will appeal to spice lovers, meat enthusiasts, and die-hard Chiefs fans alike. Whether you're looking to impress fellow sports fans or simply craving a decadent, heat-packed snack, these sausage bombs deliver an explosive combination of textures and tastes that will have everyone cheering.
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Ingredients
2 lb(s) smoked sausage (beef and pork mix)
8 oz(s) cream cheese, softened
8 oz(s) sharp cheddar, grated
12 jalapeños, halved and seeded
1 lb(s) bacon (thick cut)
toothpicks for securing to taste
Chiefs-colored food coloring (optional) to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat your smoker or grill to 250°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and grated sharp cheddar cheese, mixing thoroughly until well blended. Add food coloring if desired.
3. Slice smoked sausage into 2-3 inch sections.
4. Carefully halve and seed the jalapeños, removing all internal membranes.
5. Fill each jalapeño half with the cream cheese and cheddar mixture.
6. Place a filled jalapeño half on top of each sausage section.
7. Cut bacon strips into pieces long enough to wrap around the sausage and jalapeño.
8. Wrap each sausage section with a bacon strip, securing with toothpicks.
9. Generously sprinkle BBQ rub over the entire wrapped sausage bombs.
10. Place sausage bombs on the smoker or grill, ensuring they are not directly over the flame.
11. Smoke for approximately 2-3 hours, or until bacon is crispy and sausage is heated through.
12. Remove from heat, let rest for 5-10 minutes, and serve hot.
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