These Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies are sure to be the hit of your next party. Assemble ahead of time and bake before serving!
Little smokies wrapped in bacon
These little smokies are wrapped with bacon topped with brown sugar and baked until crisp. They are a perfect appetizer for any gathering any time of the year!
This recipe uses a few simple ingredients: smokies, bacon, brown sugar, black pepper, and smoked paprika. I love the flavor of the spices, along with the saltiness of the bacon. If you want to make a spicy version, add a bit of chili powder!
My top tips for making this tasty appetizer:
- Plan Ahead - Once assembled these bacon-wrapped smokies need to be refrigerated for 1-2 hours.
- No Toothpicks Needed - Simply place the smokies with the seam of the bacon on the bottom.
- Use Thin Sliced Bacon - Save the thick-sliced bacon for breakfast! This recipe works better with thin slices of bacon. It cooks quicker and wraps around the smokies more easily.
- Serve hot or at room temperature - These are delicious right out of the oven, but you don't need to worry about keeping them hot. They are tasty as they cool to room temperature too!
Another great appetizer using little smokies is these mini pigs in a blanket!
Ingredients for little smokies bacon wrapped
- Little Smokies - Use your favorite type of little smokie. Use cured or uncured, plain or cheese-filled.
- Bacon - Use thinly sliced bacon.
- Brown Sugar - Dark or light brown sugar works fine.
- Spices - I use black pepper and smoked paprika. Regular paprika works well too. If you want things a bit spicier, use a ¼ teaspoon of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
How to make bacon wrapped smokies
- Slice bacon into thirds.
- In a bowl combine brown sugar, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Wrap each smokie with a piece of bacon.
- Place bacon-wrapped smokies in the bowl of brown sugar. Roll around so all areas are covered.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with foil.
- Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar over the top of the smokies.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 30-40 minutes until crispy.
Recipe tips for bacon wrapped smokies
- Use a Rimmed Baking Sheet - These smokies release a lot of grease while they are baking. A rimmed sheet helps prevent a mess in the oven. You can also use a large casserole dish.
- Foil - Lining your baking sheet with foil helps with an easier cleanup.
- Use Thin Sliced Bacon - Save the thick-sliced bacon for breakfast! This recipe works better with thin slices of bacon. It cooks quicker and wraps around the smokies more easily.
- Spacing - I like to place the bacon wrapped smokies on the tray with no space between the smokies. You can leave a bit of space if you'd prefer.
- Serve hot or at room temperature - These are delicious right out of the oven, but you don't need to worry about keeping them hot. They are tasty as they cool to room temperature too!
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can bake these right away. They are best if you refrigerate them for 1-2 hours and then bake, but sometimes we don't have the time to wait. The smokies will still be delicious.
You can make these up to 24 hours ahead of time before baking.
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Little Smokies Wrapped in Bacon Recipe
Equipment
- Cookie Sheet
Ingredients
- 2 pounds little smokies
- 1 pound bacon (thin sliced)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Slice bacon into thirds.1 pound bacon
- In a bowl combine brown sugar, pepper, and smoked paprika.¾ cup brown sugar, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Wrap each smokie with a piece of bacon.
- Roll smokie in brown sugar mixture. Then place on a baking sheet lined with foil with the seam side down.
- Use remaining brown sugar to sprinkle over the top of the smokies.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Bake uncovered in a 350° oven for 30-40 minutes until the top of the bacon is crispy and the brown sugar has melted.
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use a Rimmed Baking Sheet - These smokies release a lot of grease while they are baking. A rimmed sheet helps prevent a mess in the oven. You can also use a large casserole dish.
- Foil - Lining your baking sheet with foil helps with an easier cleanup.
- Use Thin Sliced Bacon - Save the thick-sliced bacon for breakfast! This recipe works better with thin slices of bacon. It cooks quicker and wraps around the smokies more easily.
- Spacing - I like to place the bacon wrapped smokies on the tray with no space between the smokies. You can leave a bit of space if you'd prefer.
- Serve hot or at room temperature - These are delicious right out of the oven, but you don't need to worry about keeping them hot. They are tasty as they cool to room temperature too!
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fwg says
very tasty
Kathy says
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed them! 🙂