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Bacon Wrapped Smokies

Bacon Wrapped Smokies are a fast American party appetizer where little smokies are wrapped in bacon, then baked with a brown sugar glaze until caramelized at the edges. Expect crisp bacon and sticky-sweet, savory flavor great for toothpick servings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bacon Wrapped Smokies
  • 14 oz little smokies or cocktail wieners
  • 12 bacon cut slices in half
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar for sprinkling and glazing
  • 1 toothpicks to secure the bacon

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and preheat
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
Wrap the smokies
  1. Wrap each little smokie (or cocktail wiener) with a half slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
  2. Arrange the wrapped smokies on the baking sheet in a single layer with space between pieces.
Glaze and bake
  1. Sprinkle the brown sugar generously over the wrapped smokies so the surface is visibly coated.
  2. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 375°F until the bacon looks crispy and the brown sugar has caramelized into glossy spots.
Serve
  1. Serve the bacon wrapped smokies warm with the toothpicks still inserted.

Notes

For the crispiest bacon, space the smokies out on the sheet pan so steam can escape. Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days; reheat at 350°F for 8-10 minutes to re-crisp the bacon. Freezing is not recommended because the bacon and glaze can soften. For a lighter swap, use turkey bacon (cook time may be slightly shorter).