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Bacon Wrapped Smokies

A beloved classic appetizer featuring crispy bacon wrapped around juicy cocktail sausages, sweetened with brown sugar and honey.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 12 ounces cocktail sausages smokies
  • 12 slices bacon cut in half
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder optional

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or aluminum foil
  • Toothpicks
  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  3. Wrap half a slice of bacon around each cocktail sausage, overlapping slightly.
  4. Secure the bacon with toothpicks.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, honey, and chili powder.
  6. Dip each bacon-wrapped sausage into the sugar mixture to coat.
  7. Arrange the coated sausages on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until the bacon is crispy.
  9. For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching closely.

Notes

Serve with barbecue sauce for dipping or pair with a fresh vegetable platter.