Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies
A quick and irresistible snack featuring smoky little smokies wrapped in crispy bacon with a touch of brown sugar and black pepper for a sweet-spicy kick. Perfect for parties, game nights, or casual get-togethers.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 little smokies sausages (14 oz / 400 g)
- 12 slices thin-cut bacon (regular or turkey bacon)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- Toothpicks for securing bacon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut each slice of bacon in half crosswise to create strips long enough to wrap one little smokie.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Toss the little smokies gently in this mixture until evenly coated.
- Wrap each coated little smokie tightly with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Arrange the wrapped little smokies seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Optionally, place on a wire rack on the baking sheet for extra crispiness.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until bacon is golden and crisp. Watch closely from 18 minutes onward to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes on the tray before serving.
Notes
Use thin-cut bacon for best crispiness. Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid soggy bacon. Tossing little smokies in brown sugar and pepper before wrapping adds a caramelized crust. Rest the cooked smokies for 5 minutes before serving to keep bacon from sliding off. Wooden toothpicks soaked in water prevent burning if broiling. Can be baked in an air fryer at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrapped little smo
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 1.5
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 4
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