Description

A simple and crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring little smokies wrapped in thin bacon and coated with a sticky, sweet brown sugar glaze. Perfect for tailgates, potlucks, and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound (450g) Little Smokies (mini smoked sausages)
1 pound (450g) thin slices of bacon
½ cup packed (110g) brown sugar
2 tablespoons (30ml) Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon (15ml) honey
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top if available.
In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir until smooth and sticky.
Cut each slice of bacon in half crosswise. Wrap each little smokie tightly with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
Place the wrapped smokies on the wire rack or foil-lined baking sheet.
Brush each smokie generously with the brown sugar glaze.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, brushing on more glaze halfway through baking to build a sticky caramelized coating.
Watch carefully near the end to avoid burning the glaze.
Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use thin bacon for best results. Secure bacon with toothpicks to prevent unraveling. Double glaze halfway through baking for extra sticky caramelization. Watch oven closely near the end to avoid burning. Can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking. Reheat leftovers in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes to restore crispness. Can be grilled on indirect medium heat for 20-25 minutes as an alternative cooking method.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: Approximately 6-7 ba
Calories: 320
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 760
Fat: 22
Saturated Fat: 8
Carbohydrates: 18
Protein: 14

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