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Bacon Wrapped Smokies With Brown Sugar and Butter

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Perfect for any occasion, these little smokies boast so much flavor. They’re little cocktail sausages that are wrapped in bacon (and, let’s face it, everything is better with bacon!) and flavored with brown sugar and butter.

You can use any kind of sausages or hot dogs you want for these and any kind of bacon, even “turkey bacon” if you prefer.

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This is a simple appetizer that you can make for a party, a special occasion like Thanksgiving or Christmas, or just whenever you have a craving for savory snacks. They’d be great for game day too. You only need 4 ingredients to make these bite-size treats, and you might already have the ingredients handy. If not, they’re easy enough to find at the grocery store.

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After wrapping the sausages in bacon, you will pour over the sweetened melted butter and then put the whole thing in the oven to cook and crisp up.

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Why You’ll Love the Recipe:

These 4-ingredient bacon wrapped smokies are simple to prepare and ideal for any kind of gathering. They’re great served hot from the oven and boast so much amazing flavor.

How to Serve Them:

Have these hot from the oven, and don’t forget the napkins – they can be messy to eat!

Can You Make Them Ahead?

You can prepare them ahead if you want and then just cook them when you’re ready.

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Can I use other types of bacon for this recipe?

You can use thick or thin bacon, turkey bacon, or flavored bacon. Peppered bacon is delicious and gives you a spicy twist that pairs well with brown sugar.

What kind of smokies should I use?

Use your favorite brand of Lil smokies! They can be all beef or whatever variety you like. If you don’t have little smokies, you can swap them for slices of smoked sausage.

Can I use other types of sugar in this recipe?

The only sugar in this recipe is brown sugar. It caramelizes as it bakes and gives the bacon-wrapped smokies the ultimate flavor and texture.

Ingredients:

  • Bacon
  • Small Sausages
  • Butter
  • Brown Sugar
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How to make Bacon Wrapped Smokies With Brown Sugar and Butter:

Step 1. Preheat oven to 350º F / 175º C.

Step 2. Cut bacon strips into thirds and wrap each small sausage with the bacon.

Step 3. Arrange each one of the bacon-wrapped sausages into a baking dish.

Arrange each one of the bacon-wrapped sausages into a baking dish.

Step 4. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add butter and 1 cup of brown sugar.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, add butter and 1 cup of brown sugar.

Step 5. Stir the butter and sugar until well mixed. Make sure the butter has melted completely.

Stir the butter and sugar until well mixed. Make sure the butter has melted completely.

Step 6. Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the baking dish with the little sausages. Make sure that the mixture is over all the sausages.

Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the baking dish with the little sausages. Make sure that the mixture is over all the sausages.

Step 7. Place the baking dish inside the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the bacon becomes greasy and crispy.

Place the baking dish inside the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the bacon becomes greasy and crispy.

Step 8. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes to cool down before serving.

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Bacon-wrapped smokies are cute little sausage treats with a crispy finish and a flavorful brown butter coating. They’re wonderful finger food for any occasion and simple to make besides.

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Bacon Wrapped Smokies With Brown Sugar and Butter

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 24 smokies
If you're looking for an easy-peasy appetizer that is sure to win the hearts of everyone at your next gathering, then look no further than this tantalizing bacon wrapped smokies with brown sugar and butter recipe!
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Ingredients 

  • 1 lb Bacon
  • 1 lb Small Sausages
  • 1 stick Butter
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar

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Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350º F / 175º C.
  • 2. Cut bacon strips into thirds and wrap each small sausage with the bacon.
  • 3. Arrange each one of the bacon-wrapped sausages into a baking dish.
  • 4. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add butter and 1 cup of brown sugar.
  • 5. Stir the butter and sugar until well mixed. Make sure the butter has melted completely.
  • 6. Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the baking dish with the little sausages. Make sure that the mixture is over all the sausages.
  • 7. Place the baking dish inside the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the bacon becomes greasy and crispy.
  • 8. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes to cool down before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 59mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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Storage Instructions:

Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and you can warm them back up in the microwave or oven.

Variations and Substitutions:

Any kind of bacon will work and any kind of small sausages (or you can use bigger ones cut up). You can also swap the brown sugar for artificial sweetener. The Swerve brand makes a “brown sugar substitute” and this tastes like the real thing. As for the butter, that’s non-negotiable. It adds the perfect flavor and richness.

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