Description
Bacon Wrapped Smokies are a delightful appetizer made with crispy bacon and sweet brown sugar, creating an irresistible treat perfect for game days and gatherings.
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 your oven to 350°F and line a baking tray with foil.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, cayenne pepper, paprika, and black pepper.
- Wrap each little smoky with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Sprinkle half of the sugar mixture over the wrapped smokies and bake for 15 minutes.
- Flip the smokies, add the remaining sugar mixture, and bake for another 15 minutes until bacon is crispy.
Notes
Consider using turkey bacon for a lighter version.
Ensure little smokies are pre-cooked before wrapping.
Monitor the sugar closely to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg