Description
Bacon Wrapped Smokies are an irresistible appetizer featuring savory little smokies wrapped in crispy bacon. With simple prep and minimal ingredients, they offer a delightful sweet and salty taste that’s perfect for gatherings or game nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sliced bacon (cut into thirds)
- 1 lb little smokies
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- â…› teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a baking tray with foil and cooking spray.
- Mix brown sugar, cayenne pepper, paprika, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Wrap each little smokie with a piece of bacon, securing with a toothpick and place on the tray.
- Sprinkle half the brown sugar mixture over the wrapped smokies and bake for 15 minutes.
- Flip the smokies over and sprinkle the remaining brown sugar mixture on top; bake for an additional 15 minutes until crispy.
Notes
Use thicker cut bacon for extra crispiness.
Feel free to use turkey bacon for a lighter option.
Consider adding more cayenne for a spicier kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg