Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies are an easy appetizer made with cocktail sausages wrapped in bacon and coated in a sweet and spicy brown sugar glaze. They bake until the bacon is crispy and the brown sugar caramelizes around each bite.
These are the kind of appetizer that disappears quickly when I put them out for a party. I like the combination of smoky bacon, sweet brown sugar, and just enough cayenne to give them a little kick.
Why I Love Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies
About the Ingredients ⭐
- Bacon: Wraps around the little smokies and becomes crispy as they bake.
- Little Smokies: Cocktail sausages make these an easy bite-sized appetizer.
- Brown Sugar: Caramelizes while baking and creates the sweet glaze.
- Cayenne Pepper: Adds a little heat to balance the sweetness. Adjust it to taste or leave it out for a milder version.
- Toothpicks: Hold the bacon securely around each sausage while baking.
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How to Make Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup and set a wire rack on top. This will allow the bacon to crisp up nicely as the fat drips down.
- Cut each bacon strip into thirds. This size is usually perfect for wrapping around the little smokies.
- Take one little smokie and wrap a piece of bacon around it. Secure the bacon with a toothpick, piercing through both ends to hold it in place. Repeat with the remaining smokies and bacon.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cayenne pepper. Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper based on your preference for spice. Roll each bacon-wrapped smokie in the brown sugar mixture, ensuring they are well-coated for a sweet and spicy flavor.
- Place the coated smokies on the wire rack in a single layer, making sure they are not touching each other even when cooking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the sugar has caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. These bacon-wrapped little smokies are perfect as an appetizer or party snack. Enjoy!
Tips I Found Helpful
- Cut the bacon into smaller pieces. You only need enough bacon to wrap around each little smokie.
- Secure with toothpicks. This keeps the bacon from unwrapping while baking.
- Adjust the cayenne to taste. Use less for mild smokies or more if you like extra heat.
- Give them a little space. Arrange them without crowding so the bacon can cook and the brown sugar can caramelize. 🥓💙
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Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies
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Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies coated in a sweet and spicy brown sugar glaze.
Prep Time
13 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
43 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon
- 16-ounce package of little smokies
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup and set a wire rack on top. This will allow the bacon to crisp up nicely as the fat drips down.
- Cut each bacon strip into thirds. This size is usually perfect for wrapping around the little smokies.
- Take one little smokie and wrap a piece of bacon around it. Secure the bacon with a toothpick, piercing through both ends to hold it in place. Repeat with the remaining smokies and bacon.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cayenne pepper. Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper based on your preference for spice. Roll each bacon-wrapped smokie in the brown sugar mixture, ensuring they are well-coated for a sweet and spicy flavor.
- Place the coated smokies on the wire rack in a single layer, making sure they are not touching each other for even cooking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the sugar has caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. These bacon-wrapped little smokies are perfect as an appetizer or party snack. Enjoy!
Notes
Cut the bacon into pieces just large enough to wrap around each little smokie. Secure with toothpicks and adjust the cayenne to your preferred heat level. Bake until the bacon is cooked and the brown sugar is caramelized.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
3Amount Per Serving: Calories: 926Total Fat: 48gSaturated Fat: 16gUnsaturated Fat: 31gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 2300mgCarbohydrates: 77gFiber: 6gSugar: 74gProtein: 47g
