Savory Bacon-Wrapped Brown Sugar Little Smokies
A quick and easy appetizer featuring little smokies wrapped in crispy bacon and caramelized with brown sugar for a perfect sweet-and-savory bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound little smokies sausages
- 12 slices thin-cut bacon
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Pinch of black pepper
- Toothpicks (soaked in water for 10 minutes)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine little smokies, brown sugar, smoked paprika (if using), and black pepper. Stir until each smokie is evenly coated.
- Cut each bacon slice in half crosswise. Wrap one piece of bacon around each smokie and secure with a soaked toothpick.
- Arrange wrapped smokies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping each smokie halfway through baking using tongs.
- Check for doneness: bacon should be crispy and brown sugar caramelized. Broil for 1-2 minutes if needed, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Let the smokies rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
Use thin-cut bacon for best crispness. Soak toothpicks in water to prevent burning. Flip smokies halfway through baking for even crisping. Avoid overcrowding the pan to keep bacon crispy. Optional: add cayenne pepper for heat or substitute brown sugar with maple syrup or honey for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6 little smoki
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5
- Fat: 16
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Protein: 8
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