Little Smokies Wrapped in Bacon

Little Smokies Wrapped in Bacon recipe – the ultimate irresistible party appetizer! 🥓🌭✨

📝 Ingredients:
1 package (14 oz) Little Smokies sausages
1 lb bacon (cut each slice into thirds)
1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
½ tsp black pepper (optional, for a little kick)
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Toothpicks


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🔥 Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top (this helps the bacon crisp and the grease drip away).

2. Wrap each sausage with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.

3. Coat in sugar: Roll each bacon-wrapped smokie in brown sugar until well coated. Place seam-side down on the rack.

4. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and caramelized.

5. Serve warm – straight from the oven or keep them in a slow cooker on “warm” for parties.



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⭐ Tips:
For extra sweetness, drizzle with maple syrup or honey before baking.
For spicy-sweet flavor, mix brown sugar with a pinch of cayenne or crushed red pepper.
These can be prepped ahead and refrigerated until ready to bake.
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