🥓 Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies – A Tasty Party Appetizer
Servings
8–10
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
25
minutesCalories
250–300
kcalBacon-Wrapped Little Smokies are a fun and delicious appetizer that’s perfect for parties, game day, or holidays. Each mini sausage is wrapped in crispy bacon and coated with brown sugar for a sweet and salty bite. They’re easy to make, only need a few ingredients, and disappear fast from the plate. These little treats are always a crowd favorite!
Ingredients
1 (14 oz) package of little smokies (cocktail sausages)
1 lb bacon, cut into thirds
½ cup brown sugar
Optional: 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or chili powder for extra flavor
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut bacon slices into thirds so they’re short enough to wrap around each sausage.
- Wrap each little smoky with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Place them on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
- Sprinkle brown sugar generously over the top of each one.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until bacon is crispy and sugar is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly, then serve warm.
Recipe Video
Notes
- You can prepare them ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.
For extra flavor, drizzle with maple syrup before baking or add a pinch of cayenne pepper for heat.
Use thick-cut bacon if you want them meatier, but they may take a few extra minutes to crisp.
Great for serving with toothpicks straight from the baking tray or in a slow cooker on “warm.”
