Classic cocktail smokies are wrapped in smoky bacon, coated with a spicy brown sugar rub, and baked until crispy and oh so addicting!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer recipes, little smokies, party food recipe
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 421kcal
Author: The Chunky Chef
Ingredients
16ozpackage of little smokies (or small cooked sausages)I use Hillshire Farm brand
15slicesbacon, each cut into 3 smaller sections
3/4cuplight brown sugar, packed
1/2tspcayenne peppermore or less, according to your tastes
pinch of black pepper(optional)
Instructions
Prepare a jelly roll pan (or large baking sheet with a rim), with a layer of aluminum foil, lightly coated with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
Pat sausages dry with a paper towel and wrap each individual sausage with a piece of the cut bacon. Secure with a toothpick.
Add brown sugar, cayenne and black pepper to a large resealable plastic bag. Use a spoon to combine the sugar with seasonings. Add several bacon wrapped sausages, seal bag and shake gently to coat. Repeat with all remaining sausages.
Line sugar rubbed sausages on prepared baking sheet and bake 30 -35 minutes, until bacon is browned. For some extra crispness, broil for a couple of minutes after baking.
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Notes
For a bbq version, bake as directed, then baste with bbq sauce and broil on high until sausages are sticky, approximately 3-4 minutes.