Description
These bacon wrapped little smokies are a crowd favorite. Mini sausages wrapped in bacon, rolled in brown sugar and spices, then brushed with BBQ sauce for a sticky, caramelized glaze that’s impossible to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces little smokies
- 1 pound bacon (regular cut)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Pinch black pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a shallow dish, combine the brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Remove the sausages from packaging and pat dry with paper towels.
- Cut the bacon strips into thirds. Wrap one piece of bacon around each sausage and secure with a toothpick.
- Roll each wrapped sausage in the brown sugar mixture, pressing gently so it adheres. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, leaving a little space between each one.
- Brush the tops lightly with BBQ sauce (about 1/2 cup).
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the bacon is cooked through and starting to crisp.
- Remove from oven and brush the tops with the remaining BBQ sauce. Broil for 1-2 minutes, watching closely, until the glaze caramelizes and the bacon edges crisp. Be careful not to let them burn.
- Remove toothpicks before serving if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies, BBQ, Appetizer