Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipe
These Bacon Wrapped Mini Hot Dogs make the perfect appetizer for feeding a large or small group on game day, for a cocktail party or as a late night snack at home. They are a little sweet, a little spicy and totally delicious, making them an easy crowd-pleaser.
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 115kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb Bacon each cut into 3 smaller segments
- 1 14 oz package Lil Smokies
- 40 Toothpicks
- ¼ teaspoon Chili Powder or cayenne pepper for more heat
- ½-3/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 large Pineapple cut into 1" chunks (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut each slice of bacon into thirds, then wrap a piece of bacon around each Lil Smokie and secure with a toothpick through the center.
- In a small bowl, combine the chili powder (or cayenne pepper) with the brown sugar and then roll each bacon wrapped Lil Smokie in the brown sugar mixture.
- Place on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper and repeat with all of the Lil Smokies.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the sugar mixture has caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a couple of minutes, then place each Bacon Wrapped Smokie onto a piece of pineapple to serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg