Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes
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Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes
Description
Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes feature beef little smokies wrapped in cold bacon slices and sprinkled with packed light brown sugar. The brown sugar caramelizes as the smokies bake, adding a touch of sweetness that complements the savory meat and crispy bacon. The smokies are baked at a moderate temperature until the bacon is cooked to preference, typically between 30–40 minutes. Wrapping each smokie individually allows the bacon to crisp evenly while keeping the center juicy.
The preparation includes securing the bacon with toothpicks and placing the wrapped smokies on a foil-lined baking sheet for an easy cleanup. The end result is a flavorful finger food with a mix of textures and a slightly sticky finish from the caramelized sugar.
This recipe can be prepared up to a day in advance up to the point before baking, allowing the flavors to meld and simplifying entertaining. For variations, adding spices to the brown sugar or topping with barbecue sauce after baking introduces additional flavor layers. Adding pineapple or jalapeño slices before wrapping introduces fruity or spicy notes.
Ingredients
- 2 (12-ounce) packages beef lit’l smokies Hillshire Farm brand
- 1 pound Bacon cold, slices cut into thirds
- ½-¾ cup light brown sugar packed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
- Wrap each smokie with a piece of cold bacon. Secure bacon in place with a toothpick.
- Place smokies on prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle brown sugar over smokies.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until bacon is cooked as you prefer.
Notes
- Prepare the smokies wrapped in bacon through Step 4 and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking; adjust baking time as needed to ensure bacon is fully cooked.
- For a sweet-and-spicy flavor, mix cayenne pepper into the brown sugar before sprinkling.
- After baking, applying barbecue sauce and briefly broiling can create sticky, glazed smokies.
- Insert a small slice of pineapple or jalapeño inside each smokie before wrapping to add fruity sweetness or heat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 255mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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