Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies
Little smokies wrapped in bacon are such an easy appetizer recipe that uses a handful of ingredients. They are the perfect finger foods for your next holiday gathering, Super Bowl party, or game day event.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. bacon
- 14 oz. package of cocktail sausages
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Slice bacon into thirds - using a longer piece of bacon will wrap too many times around the sausage and will not crisp up during baking.
- Wrap each little smokie with a piece of bacon, overlapping the ends., Place seam side down and tuck into glass 8x8 baking dish. You want the wrapped sausages to sit snug up against each other - if there is space between the pieces, the bacon will come unwrapped. If using a larger baking dish, you can secure each piece of bacon around the sausage with a toothpick.
- Sprinkle pepper and brown sugar over the top of the sausages.
- Place a sheet of plastic wrap over the dish of sausages and refrigerate for 1-2 hours - this allows the brown sugar and bacon fat to meld together.
- Bake 45-50 minutes, until bacon is crispy.
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Notes
Storage:
Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven to make them crispy again. Avoid microwaving or else they will be a little soggy. Notes: To air fry - Preheat your air fryer to 350°F and cook for 15 minutes. Wrap each piece and use a toothpick to keep it in place. We prefer using regular bacon instead of thick cut. If you opt for thick cut bacon, you might need to adjust the cooking time or the bacon might not crisp up as well. Using a glass baking dish makes cleaning up a breeze. Brown sugar can caramelize and stick to the pan, especially if you're using a baking sheet or metal dish. To avoid this, either use a glass baking dish or line a metal dish thoroughly with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Hot soapy water will help dissolve caramelized sugar from glass dishes. When using a larger baking dish or if there's extra space in the dish, you may need to secure the bacon-wrapped little smokies with toothpicks. If the sausages are packed closely together, toothpicks are not necessary.
Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven to make them crispy again. Avoid microwaving or else they will be a little soggy. Notes: To air fry - Preheat your air fryer to 350°F and cook for 15 minutes. Wrap each piece and use a toothpick to keep it in place. We prefer using regular bacon instead of thick cut. If you opt for thick cut bacon, you might need to adjust the cooking time or the bacon might not crisp up as well. Using a glass baking dish makes cleaning up a breeze. Brown sugar can caramelize and stick to the pan, especially if you're using a baking sheet or metal dish. To avoid this, either use a glass baking dish or line a metal dish thoroughly with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Hot soapy water will help dissolve caramelized sugar from glass dishes. When using a larger baking dish or if there's extra space in the dish, you may need to secure the bacon-wrapped little smokies with toothpicks. If the sausages are packed closely together, toothpicks are not necessary.
Nutrition
Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 253mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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