Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies

These Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies make an irresistible appetizer recipe and are a must-have for your next party or gathering. Crispy bacon hugs juicy cocktail sausages, all caramelized in a sweet brown sugar glaze—guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!

For more popular party appetizers try my little smokies in the crockpot, pigs in a blanket, crispy fried coconut shrimp and cheeseburger sliders.

Baked Little Smokies With Bacon

When baked, the brown sugar melts and caramelizes on the bacon, creating a sticky, slightly crispy glaze that enhances the flavor and makes them a mouthwatering appetizer.

These little smokie bites are the perfect combination of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors with a crispy yet tender texture.

Their small stackable bite-sized shape makes them easy to eat, making them an ideal choice for football parties or gatherings.

Baked brown sugar bacon wrapped little smokies on a wood board.

Ingredients

Overhead image of the ingredients needed to make brown sugar bacon wrapped little smokies in the oven.
  • Little Smokies
  • Bacon – do not use thick cut bacon
  • Brown Sugar
  • Toothpicks – to help hold the bacon together while baking

How To Make Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies

Step One – Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step Two – Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step Three – Cut the bacon into 3rds

Step Four – Take each sausage, and wrap with bacon. Secure with a toothpick.

Step-by-step picture instructions for wrapping the little smokies in bacon with a toothpick through them.

Step Five – Place onto the parchment and sprinkle with brown sugar.

Step-by-step picture instructions for sprinkling brown sugar on bacon wrapped little smokies.

Step Six- Bake 25-30 minutes, watching carefully for the last 5 minutes of cook time.

Step Seven – Remove the toothpicks and serve. Enjoy!

Bacon wrapped little smokies with brown sugar on a wood chopping block.

Storage And Reheating Instructions

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

Reheat in a preheated 350°F oven, arranging in a single layer on a baking sheet and covering loosely with foil. Heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through. To make the bacon crispier remove the foil for the last 5 minutes of cooking.

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Bacon wrapped little smokies on a wooden cutting board.

Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies


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  • Author: Sandra Flegg
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Description

These Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies make an irresistible appetizer recipe and are a must-have for your next party or gathering. Crispy bacon hugs juicy cocktail sausages, all caramelized in a sweet brown sugar glaze—guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!


Ingredients

14 ounce package of little smokies
16 ounces bacon (not thick cut)
1/2 cup brown sugar
toothpicks


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Cut the bacon into 3rds.
  4. Take each sausage, and wrap with bacon. Secure with a toothpick.
  5. Place onto the parchment, then sprinkle with brown sugar.
  6. Bake 25-30 minutes, watching carefully for the last 5 minutes of cook time.
  7. Remove the toothpicks and serve.

Notes

Storage and reheating instructions:

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

Reheat in a preheated 350°F oven, arranging in a single layer on a baking sheet and covering loosely with foil. Heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through. To make the bacon crispier remove the foil for the last 5 minutes of cooking.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Oven Baked
  • Cuisine: American

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