Description
These Brown Sugar Bacon Little Smokies are a perfect blend of sweet and savory, making them a crowd-pleaser for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Little Smokies (mini smoked sausages)
- 1 package regular-cut bacon (cut in half)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- Black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
- Cut bacon slices in half.
- Wrap each Little Smokie in a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Place brown sugar in a zip-top bag, add the wrapped smokies, and shake to coat.
- Arrange the coated smokies on the baking sheet in a single layer, sprinkling any leftover brown sugar on top and adding black pepper if desired.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and sugar is caramelized.
- For extra crispiness, broil for 1–2 minutes while watching closely.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as BBQ or spicy mustard. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 smokies
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg