Easy Brown Sugar Bacon-Wrapped Smokies: Best Game Day Appetizer
Three-ingredient bacon-wrapped smokies coated in brown sugar and baked until caramelized. The perfect sweet and savory game day appetizer that disappears fast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 50-55 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages (14 oz each) Little Smokies
- 1 lb thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- Optional: cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, maple syrup, black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top if available.
- Cut each bacon strip crosswise into three equal pieces.
- Wrap each little smokie with a piece of bacon, overlapping slightly, and secure with a toothpick through the center.
- Pour brown sugar into a shallow bowl. Roll each bacon-wrapped smokie in the brown sugar, pressing gently to coat.
- Arrange the smokies in a single layer on the wire rack, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until bacon is golden brown and sugar is bubbly and caramelized. Rotate the baking sheet halfway through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Remove toothpicks if desired, or leave them in for easy grabbing.
- Transfer to a serving platter and serve warm.
Notes
For extra crispy bacon, bake 40-45 minutes but watch closely to prevent burning. If brown sugar burns before bacon is crispy, reduce oven to 350°F and bake 40-45 minutes. Soak toothpicks in water for 10 minutes to prevent burning. Can be assembled up to 24 hours ahead (add brown sugar just before baking).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 smokies
- Calories: 280320
- Sugar: 1620
- Sodium: 600700
- Fat: 2024
- Carbohydrates: 1822
- Protein: 1215
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