Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies

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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

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: appetizer recipes, little smokies, party food recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 421kcal

16 oz package of little smokies (or small cooked sausages) I use Hillshire Farm brand
15 slices bacon, each cut into 3 smaller sections
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper more or less, according to your tastes
pinch of black pepper (optional)

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.

For a bbq version, bake as directed, then baste with bbq sauce and broil on high until sausages are sticky, approximately 3-4 minutes.