Savory Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipe with Easy Brown Sugar Glaze
A simple and addictive appetizer featuring cocktail smokies wrapped in crispy bacon and coated with a sweet and tangy brown sugar glaze. Perfect for parties, game days, or quick snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4-5 servings (about 4-5 bacon wrapped smokies per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 pound cocktail smokies
- 8 slices regular cut bacon
- ½ cup packed brown sugar (100g)
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Toothpicks for securing bacon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together ½ cup packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper to taste until smooth and sticky.
- Cut each slice of bacon in half crosswise. Wrap each smokie with one half-slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick.
- Generously coat each bacon-wrapped smokie with the brown sugar glaze using a brush or your fingers.
- Place the coated smokies on a parchment-lined baking sheet or a cooling rack set over a baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes. Halfway through baking (about 12 minutes in), flip each smokie carefully and brush again with any leftover glaze.
- Cool slightly for 5 minutes before serving to allow the glaze to set.
Notes
Use thin or regular cut bacon for best crispness. Avoid thick cut bacon as it takes longer to cook. Use toothpicks to secure bacon and prevent unraveling. Flip smokies halfway through baking and reapply glaze for best caramelization. Watch glaze closely to avoid burning; lower oven temperature if needed. Cooling rack helps keep bacon crispy by preventing sitting in grease. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days and reheated in oven at 350°F for 8-10 minutes. Avoid microwaving to keep bacon crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4-5 bacon wrap
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6
- Fat: 16
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Protein: 9
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