Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipe

5 from 1 vote

These bacon wrapped smokies with brown sugar glaze 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.

Prep Time20

Cook Time15

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 115kcal

Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Equipment

40 toothpicks

Ingredients

1 pound bacon each cut into 3 smaller segments
14 ounces Lil Smokies
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
½ cup light brown sugar
1 large pineapple cut into 1" chunks

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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 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!

Notes

Storing leftovers: store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheating: reheat in a 350 degree oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through.

Make-ahead tips: to get a head start, you can wrap the Lil Smokies in bacon and store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month. Once you are ready to bake, remove them from the freezer and immediately toss in the brown sugar mixture. Bake as directed, adding about 5-7 minutes to the total cooking time.

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