Description
A delightful treat of cocktail-sized smoked sausages wrapped in bacon and coated with brown sugar, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450 g) cocktail-sized smoked sausages (little smokies)
- 12 slices bacon, thin or regular cut
- ½ cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Toothpicks for securing bacon wraps
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons honey (if using), ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika. Stir well to mix all the spices evenly.
- Add 1 pound of little smokies to the bowl and gently toss until they are evenly coated with the brown sugar mixture.
- Cut the 12 slices of bacon in half (or thirds for smaller bites). Wrap one piece of bacon around each little smokie and secure with a toothpick, ensuring the bacon slightly overlaps to keep it in place.
- Place the wrapped little smokies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about ½-inch apart.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, turning the little smokies halfway through cooking, until the bacon is crispy and the brown sugar caramelized. Watch carefully to avoid burning the sugar.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the glaze to harden slightly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper for heat.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg