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Bacon Wrapped Brown Sugar Smokies

Bacon Wrapped Brown Sugar Smokies are oven-baked little smokies wrapped in bacon and coated in a brown sugar-cayenne crumb for a crisp, caramelized glaze. Bake at 350°F until the bacon turns crisp and the sugar bubbles, then cool briefly for a set finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Little smokies
  • 1 package (14 oz) little smokies
Bacon
  • 1 lb thin-cut bacon cut each slice into thirds
Brown sugar coating
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
Glaze
  • 2 tbsp butter melted

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and preheat
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F, then line a baking sheet with foil and parchment for easy cleanup.
Wrap and coat
  1. Wrap each little smokie with a piece of thin-cut bacon, then secure it with a toothpick.
  2. Mix the packed brown sugar with cayenne pepper, then roll each wrapped smokie in the mixture to coat completely.
Bake
  1. Arrange the coated smokies on the prepared pan, then drizzle with the melted butter and sprinkle with any remaining sugar.
  2. Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until the bacon is crisp and the sugar is bubbly and caramelized.
Finish
  1. Cool for 5 minutes so the glaze sets, then serve warm.

Notes

For the crispiest bacon, spread the smokies so they don’t touch on the parchment-lined pan, and avoid overcoating beyond what will adhere. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in a 300°F oven until warmed through. Freezing isn’t recommended because the caramelized sugar coating can become sticky after thawing. For a lower-sugar option, use a brown-sugar substitute that measures cup-for-cup in place of the brown sugar.