April 12, 2023
Review RecipeBacon Wrapped Smokies
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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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 Smokies Ingredients
You’ll need:
- 1 pound Lil Smokies cocktail sausages (44 smokies)
- 1 pound package of smoked bacon, sliced into thirds
- 1¼ cup 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.
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
BROWN SUGAR: Dark brown sugar can be substituted for light brown sugar in this great recipe.
How to Make This Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipe
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.
STEP THREE: Once all smokies are wrapped, evenly sprinkle 1 cup of brown sugar over the top of the bacon-wrapped sausages.
STEP FOUR: Tightly cover the baking dish and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to marinate before baking.
PRO TIP:
You can allow the smokies to marinate for 2 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.
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
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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Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: Store any leftover little smokies sausages in the refrigerator in an airtight container 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.
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
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Bacon Wrapped Smokies
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 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 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 47mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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