Whenever I make these, they’re gone within the first 20 minutes of a party, but if you want them to stay warm for longer, several readers have mentioned they put the baked smokies in the crockpot on warm and it’s worked out well.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR THIS RECIPE
Half Sheet Pan – this is my most used sheet pan, it holds up so well!
Toothpicks – if you get lucky, the bacon can stick to itself and seal, but to be safe… I always use these.
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Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies
Prep Time: 10minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30minutes minutes
Total Time: 40minutes minutes
Calories: 421
Servings: 8
Classic cocktail smokies are wrapped in smoky bacon, coated with a spicy brown sugar rub, and baked until crispy and oh so addicting!
Ingredients
▢16 oz package of little smokies (or small cooked sausages) I use Hillshire Farm brand
▢15 slices bacon, each cut into 3 smaller sections
▢3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
▢1/2 tsp cayenne pepper more or less, according to your tastes
▢pinch of black pepper (optional)
Instructions
Prepare a jelly roll pan (or large baking sheet with a rim), with a layer of aluminum foil, lightly coated with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
Pat sausages dry with a paper towel and wrap each individual sausage with a piece of the cut bacon. Secure with a toothpick.
Add brown sugar, cayenne and black pepper to a large resealable plastic bag. Use a spoon to combine the sugar with seasonings. Add several bacon wrapped sausages, seal bag and shake gently to coat. Repeat with all remaining sausages.
Line sugar rubbed sausages on prepared baking sheet and bake 30 -35 minutes, until bacon is browned. For some extra crispness, broil for a couple of minutes after baking.
Nutrition Disclaimer
The Chunky Chef is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.