Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies
Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, combining the savory goodness of bacon with the sweet delight of brown sugar. These little bites are perfect for any gathering, from game days to holiday parties. Each smokie is elegantly wrapped in crispy bacon and caramelized to perfection, creating a mouthwatering treat that will have your guests coming back for more. Easy to prepare and quick to bake, this recipe ensures you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the festivities. Serve them warm on a platter, and watch them vanish in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Little Smokies (approximately 14 ounces)
- 1 pound bacon (regular or thick-cut)
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut bacon slices into halves or thirds.
- Wrap each smokie with a piece of bacon, securing with toothpicks if needed.
- Place wrapped sausages on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle generously with brown sugar and black pepper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the sugar has caramelized.
- Serve warm on a platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg