Step

• 1

  When ready to cook, set the Traeger to 275℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

• 2

  Flatten out breakfast sausage on a piece of parchment paper or waxed paper.

• 3

  Combine cream cheese, chopped jalapeño and jalapeño jelly until mixed well. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the sausage leave a 1-1/2” border on all sides.

• 4

  Roll the sausage into a loaf and seal all edges so the filling stays inside.

• 5

  Weave the bacon and wrap around the sausage loaf or simply wrap the bacon around the loaf.

• 6

  Cover the bacon wrapped sausage loaf in a light layer of rub.

• 7

  Place the loaf in the grill and smoke for 1 hour and 15 minutes. When fully cooked, the internal temperature should reach 160℉. If not done, continue to cook loaf until it reaches and internal temperature of 160℉.

  275 ˚F / 135 ˚C

  160 ˚F / 71 ˚C

• 8

  Once temperature is reached, brush loaf with a light layer of sauce and let it continue to cook for 10 minutes.

  275 ˚F / 135 ˚C

  00:10

• 9

  Remove loaf from grill and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Slice and enjoy!