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Delicious bacon-wrapped sausage bites with savory sauce, ideal party appetizer, easy to make.

Bacon-Wrapped Smokies

Chef Jenn
Bacon-Wrapped Smokies are a simple yet irresistible appetizer made with little smokies wrapped in bacon and baked in a sweet, lightly spicy brown sugar glaze until crispy and caramelized.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 486 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound sliced bacon cut into thirds
  • 1 pound little smokies
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  • Mix the brown sugar, cayenne pepper, paprika, and black pepper in a small bowl, then set it aside.
  • Wrap each smokie with ⅓ of a slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick; arrange them seam-side down on a baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle half of the sugar mixture over the smokies.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated 350°F oven, then flip each smokie.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining sugar mixture and bake for another 15 minutes until the bacon is crispy and caramelized.
  • Serve warm

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

    • Thin-sliced bacon works best for even cooking and crisp edges.
    • For extra flavor, brush the cooked smokies with BBQ sauce and broil for 2–3 minutes.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 4smokiesCalories: 486kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 14gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 961mgPotassium: 241mgFiber: 0.05gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 78IUVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg

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Keyword bacon wrapped smokies, easy finger food, little smokies recipe, party appetizers
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