Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies Recipe for Your Next Party
Bacon Wrapped Smokies
Is it really a Midwest party until someone shows up with bacon wrapped little smokies? One of the favorite recipes to make. But is it breakfast food or just a snack?
While making breakfast, I made this little smokies recipe in the morning and paired them with syrup. They were a hit. But they are a great appetizer for parties. Pair them with pigs in a blanket for a variety of little smokies sausages and you’ve got the start of party and game day food table.
What Ingredients Are Needed?
- little smokies
- bacon (not thick cut
- brown sugar (optional)
Do I Cook the Bacon Before Wrapping the Little Smokies?
No. You will want to use raw bacon to wrap the little smokies and secure it with a toothpick. Cooked bacon will not bend around the smokies.
How Do I Keep the Bacon From Unraveling?
Secure the bacon wrapped little smokies with a toothpick. Make sure you put the toothpick through the loose end of the bacon to secure it to the lil smokies.
What Temperature Do I Cook Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies?
We cooked them at 400F for 35-45 minutes. They are flipped half way,getting both sides browned.
Can I Use Thick Cut Bacon Strips?
You can, it will be a super thick bacon around the smokies. Thin cut bacon slices works best and will cover more smokies.
Can I Use Brown Sugar Bacon and Lil Smokies?
Yes, you can alter the little smokies recipes. Adding a little brown sugar on the bacon wrapped little smokies will give it a sweet taste. You can also drizzle a little syrup on it, instead of brown sugar.
Can I Cook This Smokies Recipe in the Slow Cooker?
No, the bacon wrapped sausages would be sitting in bacon grease. Cook the smokies in the oven on a lined baking sheet. If you want to keep them warm, transfer them into the slow cooker AFTER they are cooked and put it on low.
How Many Smokies Should I Plan Per Person?
Plan on each person eatting 4 to 5 each. If you are planning on a lot of different foods, that may decrease the number per person.
Easy Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies
Equipment
- toothpicks
Ingredients
- package of little smokies
- package of bacon not thick sliced
- 1 cup brown sugar or more, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉.
- Line baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Cut the bacon into strips long enough to wrap around a little smokie (about in thirds).
- Wrap the bacon around the sausage and secure with a toothpick.
- Placed the wrapped sausages on the baking sheet and give a little space between for the toothpicks.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping them at 20 minutes. You want both sides browned.
- Remove from heat and place on a paper towel. If adding brown sugar, noted below, dab on towel and place onto a plate. The paper towel will stick.
Brown Sugar Smokies
- Before wrapping the smokie in bacon, add brown sugar on the bacon and then wrap it.
- Secure with a toothpick and sprinkle a little brown sugar on top.
- Bake as noted above and flip half way as well.
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