Hog Pogs Recipe
Ingredients
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1 lb breakfast sausage (mild or hot)
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2 cups Bisquick (or baking mix)
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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1 lb bacon, cut in half
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Optional:
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8 oz cream cheese (for extra moisture)
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp black pepper
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a rack on top.
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In a bowl, mix sausage, Bisquick, cheese (and cream cheese if using) until well combined.
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Roll mixture into 1-inch balls.
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Wrap each ball with ½ slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick if needed.
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Place seam-side down on the rack.
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Bake 35–45 minutes, until bacon is crispy and sausage is fully cooked.
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Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Tips for Best Hog Pogs
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Use a rack so grease drips away → crispier bacon
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Par-cook bacon slightly if you like it extra crispy
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Don’t make balls too big or bacon won’t cook evenly
Variations
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🌶️ Add jalapeño or pepper jack cheese
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🍯 Brush with maple syrup or BBQ sauce the last 5 minutes
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🧀 Stuff with a cube of cheddar or cream cheese
Make Ahead
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Assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours
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Freeze uncooked; bake from frozen (+10 minutes)
If you want, I can also give you:
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Air fryer Hog Pogs
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Cream cheese–loaded version
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Keto / low-carb version
Just say the word 😄
