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Thomas Baker

Bacon Wrapped Brown Sugar Smokies: Irresistible Football Food

These bacon wrapped brown sugar smokies are the perfect football food that everyone will love. Featuring little smokies with bacon brown sugar coating, this recipe combines the sweetness of brown sugar and the smoky flavor of bacon for a delicious appetizer. Whether you're hosting a Super Bowl party or just craving a tasty snack, these brown sugar bacon wrapped little smokies are sure to be a hit.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 45 servings
Calories: 135
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Heat your oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or foil and lightly spraying it with cooking spray.
  2. Dry the little smokies thoroughly using paper towels after removing them from their packaging.
  3. Take one piece of bacon and wrap it around each smokie, then fasten it securely with a toothpick through the center.
  4. Combine the brown sugar and chili pepper in a large resealable plastic bag.
  5. Place the bacon-wrapped smokies into the bag, seal it, and shake gently until each smokie is well coated with the sugar mixture.
  6. Arrange the coated smokies evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and golden.
  8. Serve these sweet and savory smokies immediately, paired with barbecue sauce or your favorite honey mustard for dipping.

Notes

  • You can use beef, pork or turkey smokies instead of the traditional ones for a different flavor. For a little heat, ground chipotle pepper works great but you can swap it with ancho chili powder, cayenne pepper or dark chili powder according to your preference. Maple flavored bacon adds extra depth, but classic smoked bacon works well too. To make cleanup easier, line the baking pan with foil sprayed with cooking spray. These smokies are fantastic when served with barbecue sauce, hot honey, Dijon mustard, maple syrup or honey mustard as dipping sauces.