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Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies

Classic cocktail smokies are wrapped in smoky bacon, coated with a spicy brown sugar rub, and baked until crispy and oh so addicting!  

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 421 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 16 oz package of little smokies (or small cooked sausages) I use Hillshire Farm brand
  • 15 lices bacon, each cut into 3 smaller sections
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper more or less, according to your tastes
  • Pinch of black pepper (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Prepare a jelly roll pan (or large baking sheet with a rim), with a layer of aluminum foil, lightly coated with non-stick cooking spray.  Set aside.  Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
  2. Pat sausages dry with a paper towel and wrap each individual sausage with a piece of the cut bacon.  Secure with a toothpick.
  3. Add brown sugar, cayenne and black pepper to a large resealable plastic bag.  Use a spoon to combine the sugar with seasonings.  Add several bacon wrapped sausages, seal bag and shake gently to coat.  Repeat with all remaining sausages.
  4. Line sugar rubbed sausages on prepared baking sheet and bake 30 -35 minutes, until bacon is browned.  For some extra crispness, broil for a couple of minutes after baking.

Notes

  • For a bbq version, bake as directed, then baste with bbq sauce and broil on high until sausages are sticky, approximately 3-4 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 421kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 63mg (21%) Sodium 858mg (36%) Potassium 207mg (6%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 40IU (1%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 421

% Daily Value*

Calories 421kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 858mg 36%
Potassium 207mg 4%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 40IU 1%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.