Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Sausage
Ultimate Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Sausage
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Who doesn't love anything wrapped in bacon? These sausages stuffed with cheese are absolutely delicious. Kick up your next gathering with this twist on a traditional sausage sandwich — crispy bacon on the outside, juicy sausage on the inside, and a gooey melted cheese center that makes every bite incredible.
🥓 What You'll Need
- 1 lb link sausage
- 5–6 pieces string cheese
- 6 slices thin bacon
- Your favorite savory BBQ rub
- Peppers and onions for topping (optional)
- Sausage rolls or buns for serving
How to Make It
- Set up your grill for indirect cooking at 375°F. Big Daddy used a Weber Kettle with Royal Oak Charcoal — any grill works.
- Make a slit down the length of each sausage link, cutting almost all the way through but not separating it.
- Use your fingers to make a well in the sausage where you made the slit. Press a piece of string cheese down into the well and form the sausage back around it to enclose the cheese.
- Wrap each stuffed sausage tightly in a slice of thin bacon, securing it as needed.
- Season all over with your favorite savory BBQ seasoning.
- Place on the grill indirect and cook for about 1 hour, or until the internal temp reaches 165°F and the bacon is crispy.
- If desired, fry peppers and onions in a skillet while the sausages cook — they make a great topping.
- Serve on a toasted roll with your toppings of choice.
- Thin bacon is key — thick cut won't crisp up as well in the time it takes the sausage to cook through.
- Don't cut all the way through the sausage when making the slit — you want a pocket, not two pieces.
- String cheese is perfect for this because it melts evenly and holds its shape while you assemble. Shredded cheese tends to fall out.
- Indirect heat is a must — direct heat will burn the bacon before the sausage is cooked through.
- Toothpicks can help hold the bacon in place while it sets on the grill — remove before serving.
- Make it your own — jalapeño cream cheese, cheddar, pepper jack — any cheese works great stuffed inside.
Make It Your Own
This recipe is wide open for customization. Swap the string cheese for a strip of jalapeño cream cheese for a spicy kick. Try different sausage varieties — bratwurst, Italian, or andouille all work great. Top with sauerkraut and mustard for a classic vibe, or go with grilled peppers, onions, and hot sauce. However you build it, the bacon-wrapped cheese-stuffed core is always the star.
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