Little Smokies Wrapped in Bacon with Brown Sugar Recipe
Little Smokies Wrapped in Bacon is a delicious appetizer featuring bite-sized smoked sausages wrapped in savory bacon, coated with a caramelized brown sugar glaze. These savory-sweet treats are perfect for parties and gatherings, baked until the bacon is crispy and the sugar forms a rich, sticky coating.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 40 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon (not thick sliced)
- 1 package (14 oz) little smoked sausages
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Bacon: Cut the bacon strips into thirds to create smaller pieces that will wrap around each little smokie sausage.
- Wrap Smokies: Tightly wrap one piece of bacon around a single little smokie sausage. Place each wrapped smokie seam-side down in a 13×9-inch glass baking dish. Repeat this process for all the little smokies to ensure they are evenly prepared.
- Coat with Brown Sugar: Sprinkle the packed brown sugar evenly over all the bacon-wrapped smokies, creating a thin layer that will caramelize during baking. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the sugar to adhere.
- Bake the Smokies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Remove the cover and bake the bacon-wrapped smokies un-covered for 40 to 50 minutes, until the bacon is crispy and the brown sugar has deeply caramelized, forming a sticky and flavorful glaze.
Notes
- For crispier bacon, you can broil the little smokies for 2 to 3 minutes at the end of baking but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Ensure the bacon slices are not thick-cut to wrap tightly and cook evenly.
- Refrigerating before baking helps firm up the bacon and lets the sugar set, resulting in a better caramelized finish.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or party snack with toothpicks for easy eating.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
