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Bacon Wrapped Smokies
Bacon wrapped smokies are a sweet and salty appetizer. Crispy bacon is wrapped around cocktail sausages and sweetened with a brown sugar glaze.
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A must for your next party or get-together, bacon wrapped smokies are an irresistible appetizer. With crispy bacon wrapped around cocktail sausages and sweetened with a brown sugar glaze, they are sure to be a hit with everyone.
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Sweet and salty bacon-wrapped smokies are the perfect appetizer for any party. Three simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep time are all you need to make these bacon smokies are so easy to make and taste absolutely delicious.
An easy appetizer to serve for parties, game day, or any get-together, bacon-wrapped smokies will be a big hit with your guests. Serve them alongside other favorites like Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip and Pretzel Bites with Cheddar Sauce.
Bacon makes everything better, including these yummy bacon wrapped smokies. Juicy cocktail sausages are wrapped in slices of salty bacon and then covered in a sweet brown sugar glaze for this tasty appetizer.
Bacon Wrapped Smokies Ingredients
- Sausages - Lil Smokies cocktail sausages
- Bacon - smoked bacon
- Sugar - light brown sugar
These will be a hit with your party guests. Make a double batch to make sure everyone gets a chance to taste these yummy appetizers. You can allow the smokies to marinate for 2 hours to overnight.
Do not use thick-cut bacon to wrap your cocktail sausages as it will take a very long time for the bacon to crisp. Make sure you’re using regular bacon. If you need to you can secure the bacon with a toothpick.
Dark brown sugar can be substituted for light brown sugar in this great recipe. The brown sugar will caramelize in the oven, giving these bacon wrapped smokies their sweet flavor that complements the salty bacon.
How to Make Bacon Wrapped Smokies
FIRST STEP: Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Set it aside.
SECOND STEP: Wrap each lil smokie in a slice of bacon. Place each wrapped smokie in the pan.
THIRD STEP: Once all smokies are wrapped, evenly sprinkle 1 cup of brown sugar over the top of the smokies.
FOURTH STEP: Tightly cover the baking dish and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to marinate before baking.
FIFTH STEP: Just before removing the baking dish from the refrigerator, preheat the oven to 375°F.
SIXTH STEP: Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of brown sugar before baking.
SEVENTH STEP: Bake for 25 minutes, then increase the oven temperature to 400°F. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
EIGHTH STEP: Remove the baking dish and allow it to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Can I make these little smokies spicier?
Certainly! If you like your appetizers with a little heat you could add a jalapeño slice to your wrapped sausages or sprinkle some cayenne pepper on top with the brown sugar.
How do I keep the bacon wrapped around the sausage?
You can use a toothpick to secure your bacon around the little smokies.
What brand of cocktail sausages should I use?
This classic appetizer would be tasty with any type of smoked sausages.
How to Store Bacon Wrapped Smokies
IN THE FRIDGE: Store leftover little smokies sausages in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
IN THE FREEZER: Store bacon-wrapped little smokies in the freezer in an airtight container for up to a month.
Bacon Wrapped Smokies
Bacon wrapped smokies are a sweet and salty appetizer. Crispy bacon is wrapped around cocktail sausages and sweetened with a brown sugar glaze.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings 44
Ingredients
- 1 pound Lil Smokies cocktail sausages 44 smokies
- 1 pound package smoked bacon sliced into thirds
- 1¼ cup light brown sugar packed (divided into 1 cup and ¼ cup)
Instructions
- Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Set it aside.
- Wrap each lil smokie in a slice of bacon. Place each wrapped smokie in the pan.
- Once all smokies are wrapped, evenly sprinkle 1 cup of brown sugar over the top of the smokies.
- Tightly cover the baking dish and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to marinate before baking.
- Just before removing the baking dish from the refrigerator, preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of brown sugar before baking.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then increase the oven temperature to 400°F. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove the baking dish and allow it to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 48mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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