Savory Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies with Brown Sugar Glaze
A quick and easy party snack featuring juicy little smokies wrapped in crispy bacon and glazed with a sweet-savory brown sugar mixture. Perfect for gatherings and last-minute entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 little smokies (small cocktail sausages)
- 12 slices bacon, cut in half lengthwise
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon or yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Toothpicks for securing bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, honey or maple syrup, mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper until thick but spreadable. Set aside.
- Cut each bacon slice in half lengthwise. Wrap each little smokie snugly with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Repeat for all smokies.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top if available. Arrange bacon-wrapped smokies seam side down on the rack or directly on foil, spacing evenly.
- Brush each smokie generously with the brown sugar glaze.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, brushing a second layer of glaze halfway through and turning smokies if needed for even cooking. Watch for golden, crispy bacon.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes to allow glaze to set. Serve warm.
Notes
Use thick-cut bacon for best crispiness. Cutting bacon slices in half lengthwise helps wrap smokies without overpowering them. Brushing glaze twice builds a deep caramelized flavor. If bacon crisps too fast, lower oven temperature slightly and bake longer. Reheat leftovers in oven at 350°F for 10 minutes to restore crispness; avoid microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bacon-wrapped litt
- Calories: 90110
- Fat: 78
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Protein: 56
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