Smokies wrapped in bacon are a party favorite! These sweet and salty bites are made with only four ingredients. Make a bunch and watch them disappear!.
Bacon wrapped smokies are definitely going to be on our Super Bowl buffet spread this year. They only need four simple ingredients and are very easy to make, making them one of the best game day appetizers. Every time I bring them to a gathering, people always beg for the recipe. They can’t believe how easy they are. You will never make plain little smokies again after trying these. These are a great snack or appetizer to bring to your next party! The savory bacon and sweet maple glaze make for a great taste that everyone loves. There is a crispy texture on the outside with a softer texture from the sausages. These bacon-wrapped smokies are also known as bacon-wrapped pigs in a blanket. So fun, and delicious in every bite!.
Bacon wrapped smokies are a beloved party appetizer. Little smoked sausages are wrapped in bacon and baked until the bacon is crisp. These tasty morsels never last long! The challenge is keeping them hot and crispy if made ahead of time. Soggy bacon wrapped smokies are sad indeed. Follow these handy tips to hold ba
Storing and Making Ahead
These smokies wrapped in bacon are great for parties. You can make them ahead of time, store the extras, and even freeze them if you need to. Bacon-wrapped smokies are the perfect appetizer and side dish for any fun event!.
- Making ahead: Putting these tasty treats together takes some time, so it’s best to do it a day or two ahead of time. Put them in the freezer until the big day after you wrap them up. If you want to cook them straight from frozen, add about five minutes to the cooking time. They’ll be perfectly crisp, sweet, savory, and oh-so scrumptious!.
- Fridge: Cover leftovers well and put them in the fridge for up to four days.
- Heat them up again—To warm them up again, just microwave them for a few seconds or put them back in the oven.
- Freeze—Keep extra smokes in a container or freezer bag that won’t let air in. Freeze in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Put it in a bag and freeze it for three months after it’s frozen.
How to Make Bacon Wrapped Smokies
There are a couple of ways to cook these appetizers, but we love baking them in the oven. Why? Because the brown sugar and maple syrup caramelize on top of the bacon, making a sweet crust that goes perfectly with the savory sausages and bacon. If you have a smoker, they’d be deliciously prepared in that too. We like to move them from the oven to the crock pot so they stay hot until it’s time to serve.
- Get ready: Put cooking spray on a baking sheet and line it with aluminum foil.
- Wrap—Put a piece of bacon around each Little Smokie. If you don’t have center-cut bacon, you might need to use a toothpick to hold the regular bacon in place.
- Put the wrapped Little Smokies on the baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle them with a lot of brown sugar.
- Put some maple syrup on top of all the smokies after they are covered in brown sugar.
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the sugar turns brown and bubbly.
- Add a little more maple syrup and wrap the smokies in foil. Then put them all in a slow cooker set to low heat and serve. Use a lot of stirring to cover each Smokie with the sweet glaze.
Bacon Brown Sugar Smokies
FAQ
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