If you’re looking for an easy, 3-ingredient, salty and sweet appetizer that actually takes just minutes to prepare, try our Bacon Wrapped Smokies. But be warned, they’re so good, they’ll disappear as soon as you put them out.
The solution? Make a double (or triple) batch. 😏
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You’ll be looking for an excuse to make them all year long. But they’re a must-have for game day, tailgating, Thanksgiving, New Year’s, and Christmas Eve parties.
By the way, are you a fan of meaty finger food? Check out our bacon wrapped asparagus and caramelized onion bacon dip. It is so good!
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Ingredients
- Little Smokies
- Bacon
- Brown Sugar
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Bacon Wrapped Smokies
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper so the smokies don’t stick, then set it aside.
Cut the bacon into 3 equal pieces.
Wrap each smokie with a piece of bacon and stick a toothpick through it to hold it together.
Roll each bacon-wrapped smokie in brown sugar until it’s fully covered.
Place them on the baking pan and bake for 15 minutes.
Carefully flip each smokie over and bake for 5 more minutes, or until the bacon is crispy.
Let them cool a little before eating they’ll be hot and sticky. Enjoy!
Storage
If you happen to have any leftovers (I’m doubtful), store them in your favorite food storage container for up to 4 days.
Then, when you’re ready to eat, reheat them in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes until warmed through.
Or, if you have an air fryer (my favorite option), reheat at 350 degrees for a few minutes.
Top tip
Don’t try to pack on the brown sugar, it’s just going to fall off and melt, creating a mess. A light, even coating works best.
Also, be sure to use parchment paper as this makes cleanup way easier.
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FAQ
There are so many sauces that work with this appetizer! Most of all, we like honey mustard. There’s also barbecue, spicy sriracha mayo, ranch, maple Dijon, Buffalo, sweet chili, and more. Go wild!
Yes! If you’re trying to get ahead of the game, assemble these bad boys in a single layer and freeze them. You can bake or reheat from frozen.
No! There’s no need. The bacon cooks up nice and crispy around the little smokies.
Bacon Wrapped Lil Smokies Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 Lb Bacon
- 14 Oz Package of Lil Smokies
- ½-3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper so the smokies don’t stick, then set it aside.
- Cut the bacon into 3 equal pieces.
- Wrap each smokie with a piece of bacon and stick a toothpick through it to hold it together.
- Roll each bacon-wrapped smokie in brown sugar until it’s fully covered.
- Place them on the baking pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- Carefully flip each smokie over and bake for 5 more minutes, or until the bacon is crispy.
- Let them cool a little before eating they’ll be hot and sticky. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can easily double this batch for a large crowd.
- It’s best reheated in the air fryer at 4oo degrees for 3-5 minutes.
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