These bacon wrapped smokies are the perfect sweet and salty appetizer that everyone will devour! Little smokie sausages are wrapped in crispy bacon and caramelized in a brown sugar spice blend. They are sure to be a favorite at your next party!
Bacon has a way of making anything taste better! I especially love to serve appetizers wrapped in bacon because it’s always the first to go. Take this bacon wrapped shrimp, these bacon wrapped chestnuts, or my bacon wrapped brussels sprouts to your next party!
Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies
Who would’ve thought that wrapping miniature cocktail sausages in bacon and coating them in a brown sugar spice blend would be a match made in heaven? The bacon crisps up as it bakes, and the sugar melts and caramelizes. Every bite of this easy appetizer is both sweet, salty, and irresistible!
Little smokie sausages make the perfect appetizer! They pack so much flavor and they are delicious any way you serve them. Make my little smokies recipe in the crockpot or try my pigs in a blanket. They are always a hit wherever I serve them. You can never go wrong with an easy and tasty appetizer!
Ingredients For Bacon Wrapped Smokies
It only takes 5 ingredients to make this crowd-pleasing appetizer! They disappear SO fast that you may want to double or triple the recipe. Follow the exact measurements below on the recipe card.
- Bacon: Cut the bacon slices into thirds for easy rolling. It’s the perfect size for each little smokie.
- Little Smokies: These are also known as cocktail sausages or mini hot dogs.
- Brown Sugar: The added sweetness to the salty bacon is perfection!
- Chili Powder: Chili powder complements all the flavors and gives this appetizer a little kick.
- Smoked Paprika: Adds depth to the flavors!
How to Make Bacon Wrapped Smokies
These bacon wrapped smokies are a quick and easy appetizer to assemble. You’re going to love how simple the recipe is. It’s the perfect last-minute party food. Everyone will be asking you for the recipe before the night is over!
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Slice and Wrap: Slice your bacon strips into thirds. Wrap each strip around a little smokie then place in a baking dish.
- Mix Sugar and Spices/ Sprinkle on Top: In a small bowl, add the sugar, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Mix to combine and sprinkle generously over the top of the bacon wrapped smokies.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes. The bacon will be crisp and the brown sugar will caramelize.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with toothpicks for serving!
Tips and Variations
Bacon wrapped smokies are simple but are bursting with so much flavor! I’ve added some tips below to make this appetizer a success. Everyone will love these no matter how you make them because they’re just SO good!
- Toothpicks: Although it isn’t necessary, you can secure the bacon with toothpicks if you prefer.
- BBQ Sauce: Serve BBQ sauce on the side to dip these yummy little appetizers in. Kids love this!
- Bacon Tip: Place the bacon in the freezer for about 10 minutes before slicing. This chills the bacon just enough to make the cutting easier. Room-temperature bacon can be difficult to slice. Remember this tip any time you need to slice bacon!
- Spices: Switch up the spices if you’d like! You can even add cayenne pepper to make it spicy!
- Wire Rack: Line your baking dish or sheet pan with a wire wrack because it helps drain the grease as they bake.
- Aluminum Foil: Line the bottom of your baking sheet or dish with foil for easy clean-up.
Storing Leftovers
While bacon wrapped smokies are best enjoyed right away, here’s how to store any leftovers you might have. No need to worry, because reheating them brings the goodness right back to life!
- In the Refrigerator: Store leftover bacon wrapped smokies in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave to enjoy later. Store in an airtight container.
- To Reheat: Place the bacon wrapped smokies on a sheet pan, then bake at 350° Fahrenheit for 6-8 minutes. Bake until warmed through and the bacon is crisp on the outside. These also reheat great in the microwave or air fryer at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-5 minutes.
More Recipes With Bacon
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Side Dishes
Slow Cooker Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes
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Salads
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Dinner
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Bacon Wrapped Smokies
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon, cut into thirds
- 14 ounces little smokies (cocktail sausages)
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Slice the bacon strips into thirds. Wrap each strip around a little smokie then place in a baking dish.
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In a small bowl, add the sugar, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Mix to combine and sprinkle generously over the top of the bacon wrapped smokies.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes. The bacon will be crisp and the brown sugar will caramelize.
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Enjoy warm with toothpicks for serving!
