Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies with Brown Sugar

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These bacon-wrapped smokies are blanketed in salty slices of bacon and covered in a sweet brown sugar glaze for this delicious appetizer.

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Bacon Wrapped Lil Smokies Ingredients
Bacon Wrapped Smokies substitutions and additions
How to Make Bacon Wrapped Smokies with Brown Sugar
How to serve Little Smokies Wrapped in Bacon
How to Store Bacon Wrapped Smokies
This Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies Appetizer will be the best addition to any gathering!
Bacon Wrapped Lil Smokies FAQs
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Feast your eyes on this amazing recipe for delicious sweet and salty bacon-wrapped smokies. This is the perfect appetizer for any party; with crispy bacon wrapped around cocktail sausages and sweetened with a brown sugar glaze, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone.

Bacon Wrapped Lil Smokies Ingredients

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You’ll need:

1 pound of Lil Smokies cocktail sausages (44 Smokies)
1 pound package of smoked bacon, sliced into thirds
1¼ cups of light brown sugar, packed (divided into 1 cup and ¼ cup)

PRO TIP:

Do not use thick-cut bacon. It will take a very long time for the bacon to crisp.

Bacon Wrapped Smokies substitutions and additions

BROWN SUGAR: Dark brown sugar can be substituted for light brown sugar in this great recipe.

How to Make Bacon Wrapped Smokies with Brown Sugar

OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS

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.

STEP ONE: Lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Set it aside.

STEP TWO: Wrap each lil smokie in a slice of bacon. Place each wrapped smokie in the pan in a single layer.

smokies wrapped in a slice of bacon and then placed into a pan

STEP THREE: Once all smokies are wrapped, evenly sprinkle one cup of brown sugar over the top of the bacon-wrapped sausages.

brown sugar sprinkled over the smokies on a baking dish

STEP FOUR: Tightly cover the baking dish and chill in the refrigerator for one hour to marinate before baking.

PRO TIP:

You can allow the smokies to marinate for two hours to overnight.

STEP FIVE: Just before removing the baking dish from the refrigerator, preheat the oven to 375°F.

STEP SIX: Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of brown sugar before baking.

brown sugar sprinkled over the bacon wrap on a baking dish

How long to cook Bacon Wrapped Smokies

STEP SEVEN: Bake for 25 minutes, then increase the oven temperature to 400°F. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.

PRO TIP:

Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to keep a close eye on your sausages as the suggested cooking time approaches.

STEP EIGHT: Remove the baking dish and allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.

How to serve Little Smokies Wrapped in Bacon

Bacon-wrapped smokies make an irresistible and easy appetizer to serve at a party.

They will be a big hit with your guests, along with our stuffed mushrooms and bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers.

These delicious cocktail sausages can also be cooked in other ways. Have a look at our Instant Pot little smokies and crockpot little smokies recipes.

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How to Store Bacon Wrapped Smokies

IN THE FRIDGE: Store any leftover little smokies sausages in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to three days.

IN THE FREEZER: Store bacon-wrapped little smokies in the freezer in an airtight container for up to a month.

overhead shot of Bacon Wrapped Smokies staked on top of each other in a baking dish

This Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies Appetizer will be the best addition to any gathering!

These bacon smokies are so easy to make and taste absolutely delicious. Plus, who can resist crispy bacon wrapped around juicy sausage? Three simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep time are all you need before popping them in the oven, where the brown sugar melts to create a sweet appetizer.

Bacon Wrapped Lil Smokies FAQs

Are Lil’ Smokies fully cooked?

These smokies are fully cooked and only need to be warmed up before serving.

Can I freeze these appetizers?

This little smokies recipe can be frozen for up to a month in an airtight container.

Can I use any brand of cocktail sausages for this recipe?

This classic appetizer would be tasty with any type of smoked sausages.

Can you make Bacon Wrapped Smokies ahead of time?

You can make bacon-wrapped smokies ahead of time and keep them in the fridge until you are ready to bake them.

Are little smokies the same as cocktail wieners?

“Little smokies” and “cocktail wieners” are similar but not quite the same, and the terms are sometimes used interchangeably. Both refer to small, bite-sized sausages that are often served as appetizers or snacks.

What do you eat with little smokies?

You can eat little smokies with dipping sauce, other appetizers, a cheese platter, or wrapped in pastry.

What kind of meat is in little smokies?

Little smokies typically contain a mixture of pork and beef. They are a type of smoked sausage, often made from a blend of these two meats.

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Bacon Wrapped Lil Smokies

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These bacon-wrapped smokies are blanketed in salty slices of bacon and covered in a sweet brown sugar glaze for this delicious appetizer.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Total Time 1 55

Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound Lil Smokies cocktail sausages, 44 smokies
1 pound package smoked bacon, sliced into thirds
1¼ cups light brown sugar, packed (divided into 1 cup and ¼ cup)

Instructions

Lightly spray a 9×13 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.

Notes

Do not use thick-cut bacon. It will take a very long time for the bacon to crisp.
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.
Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to keep a close eye on your sausages as the suggested cooking time approaches.

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