3-Ingredient Bacon Wrapped Smokies (Printable Version)

Savory little sausages wrapped in crispy bacon, caramelized with brown sugar for a crowd-pleasing treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 24 cocktail smokies (approx. 14 oz)
02 - 12 slices regular bacon
03 - ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - Cut each bacon slice in half crosswise to create 24 shorter strips.
03 - Wrap each cocktail smokie with a half-slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
04 - Place the bacon-wrapped smokies seam side down on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
05 - Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over each bacon-wrapped smokie.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the bacon is crisp and the sugar has melted and caramelized.
07 - Let rest for 5 minutes before serving as the sugar will be very hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ultra-simple appetizer
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings or game days
02 -
  • For a spicier version add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the brown sugar before sprinkling
  • Turkey bacon may be substituted but cooking times may vary
03 -
  • Use regular bacon instead of thick-cut for best wrapping
  • Double check toothpick length for safe serving
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