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The finished bacon-wrapped smokies are arranged on a festive platter, garnished with sprigs of parsley. Small bowls of barbecue sauce and honey mustard accompany the dish, perfect for a holiday gathering.

Bacon Wrapped Brown Sugar Smokies Recipe

These sweet and smoky bacon-wrapped ‘lil smokies are a hit at any gathering! Coated with brown sugar and chipotle, they bake to perfection and pair perfectly with barbecue sauce or honey mustard.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 45
Calories 135 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment or foil
  • Cooking spray
  • Gallon-size plastic bag
  • Toothpicks

Ingredients
  

  • 1 14- oz package ‘lil smokies cocktail links
  • 1 lb maple flavored bacon cut into thirds
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground chipotle or ancho chili pepper
  • Toothpicks
  • Barbecue sauce for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil and spritz with cooking spray.
  • Pat the 'lil smokies dry with a paper towel.
    A close-up of ‘lil smokies cocktail links being patted dry with a crisp white paper towel. In the background, a clean cutting board holds a package of maple-flavored bacon waiting to be sliced.
  • Wrap each smokie with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
    A hand delicately wraps a piece of maple-flavored bacon around a lil smokie and secures it with a toothpick. Several neatly arranged bacon-wrapped smokies sit nearby, ready for the next step.
  • In a gallon-size bag, mix brown sugar and chipotle pepper.
  • Add the bacon-wrapped smokies to the bag, seal, and shake until evenly coated.
    A gallon-sized plastic bag containing a brown sugar and chipotle pepper mixture is sealed tightly. Inside, bacon-wrapped smokies are lightly coated as the bag is gently shaken, ensuring even coverage.
  • Arrange smokies on the prepared baking sheet.
    A parchment-lined baking sheet displays rows of bacon-wrapped smokies, each glistening with a caramelized sugar coating. Toothpicks hold the pieces together, adding a rustic touch as they await baking.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until the bacon crisps.
    The smokies bake inside the oven, with golden bacon crisping and a light caramelized glaze forming on each piece. A warm glow from the oven light highlights their rich texture and appetizing appearance.
  • Serve with barbecue sauce or honey mustard.
    The finished bacon-wrapped smokies are arranged on a festive platter, garnished with sprigs of parsley. Small bowls of barbecue sauce and honey mustard accompany the dish, perfect for a holiday gathering.