Quick and easy bacon wrapped smokies recipe with brown sugar, made with 3 simple ingredients in one pan. This 30 minute appetizer is sweet, salty, smoky!
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Every party needs to have these on their appetizer menu. It's very popular for tailgating, Super Bowl, game day parties, Christmas parties and New year's parties. They are the best bite sized sausage appetizer and there are never any leftovers. Kids and adults both approve of them! They are just as good these other smokies appetizers: Crockpot Little Smokies Recipe (Cocktail Sausages), One Pot Grape Jelly Little Smokies and these One Pan Easy Pigs in a Blanket. I am not fond of the Crockpot/Slow cooker version. They simply don't have a nice crunchy sugar top nor is the bacon crispy. However, the crockpot is very good at keeping these warm until you are ready to serve.
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Key ingredients
- Little smokies- Versatile mini smoked sausages that soak up lots of flavor.
- Bacon- Will elevate every irresistible, crispy bite.
- Brown sugar- Adds rich sweetness with subtle notes of caramel and molasses.
- Crushed black pepper- Brings in a bold, aromatic kick.
Variations
- Use bbq sauce- Near the end, just brush some bbq sauce on top and broil for 2-3 minutes.
- Brush on maple syrup- Just on top near the end and broil for a few minutes.
- Dip in butter- After wrapping each sausage in bacon, dip them in melted butter and then coat them in brown sugar.
- Brown sugar glaze- Prepare a brown sugar glaze and brush it on top, near the end. Broil for a few minutes until sweet and sticky and enjoy.
- You can use turkey bacon- But remember that it cooks quicker.
- Add some subtle spice- Mix in a little cayenne pepper and paprika to the brown sugar.
How to make one pan bacon wrapped smokies recipe in oven?
- Wrap- Smokies in bacon strips.
- Coat- Them in brown sugar.
- Bake- And you are done.
What to serve with bacon wrapped smokies?
- Try with a dip- They taste great on their own but you can dip them in BBQ sauce, sriracha sauce, mustard, sweet chili sauce, maple syrup. I know this last one sounds weird but tastes so good.
- Eat alongside a simple casserole- Like this Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole (One Dish) or Creamy Cauliflower Casserole (One Dish).
- Pair with green salads- Such as this classic Easy Green Salad (One Bowl) or Best Summer Salad (One Bowl), or even this Easy Kale Salad (One Bowl).
- Serve with pasta- This is a filling option to compliment a tasty appetizer, including this Creamy Mushroom Pasta (One Bowl), this fresh Garlic Lemon Pasta (One Bowl), or the easy one pot Creamy Spinach Pasta.
Tips and techniques
- Cut the bacon strips into 2 or 3 pieces- Because smokies are quite small and require only a small strip to become fully wrapped.
- Don't just sprinkle all the brown sugar on top of the smokies- Because that would cause sugar to burn and the end result won't be pretty.
- You can flip the sausages halfway through- For more even baking baking but I rarely do it and they still cook perfectly.
- You must line the tray with aluminum foil- Because it makes clean up so easy.
- Brown sugar cannot be replaced with granulated sugar- Because it does not work as well and tastes a bit different.
- Broil them for a few minutes at the end- To add some nice crispy texture.
- Thicker bacon- Can be used, but you may need a longer cooking time.
Recipe FAQs
No, because they are fully cooked, so they only need to be heated through while the bacon cooks and crisps up.
Keep them in a slow cooker on the very low setting. Pour about 2 tablespoons of maple syrup in the crockpot before adding them to keep them moist plus it enhances the flavor too.
Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until bacon is brown and crispy. If it's still not crisp, broil for 2-3 minutes but be careful not to burn the toothpicks or the smokies.
Secure each piece with a toothpick before baking. This helps hold the bacon in place as it cooks.
Storage
- Refrigerate- Store in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 2 days and warm before serving.
- Freeze- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge and reheat before serving.
- Make ahead- You can make them about an hour in advance and keep them warm in a slow cooker on the very low setting. I still prefer to serve them immediately because they taste amazing fresh out of the oven.
- Reheat- These can be warmed in the microwave but I recommend an air fryer or popping them back in the oven for a minute or two for a more crispy, fresh taste.
More one pot appetizers
- One Pot Garlic Mushrooms
- One Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Easy Caprese Skewers (One Pan)
- Easy Crispy Onion Rings (One Pan)
- Easy Cranberry Brie Bites (One Pan)
Recipe
One Pan Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 package Little smokies 16 oz. package
- 15 slices Bacon Cut each strip into 3 equal pieces
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Pepper Optional
Instructions
- Pat sausages dry with a paper towel and wrap each smokie with bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
- Roll them in a bowl of brown sugar and pepper until fully coated.
- Place them on a sheet pan, lined with aluminum foil.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for about 25-30 minutes or until bacon is fully cooked and brown.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes to make the tops super crispy.
- Optional: Let it sit for 2-3 minutes at room temperature and then sprinkle a little more brown sugar on top of each smokie and enjoy.
Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- Tastes best when served fresh but leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
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Noelle says
Bacon wrapped? yes please!
Kate says
Sounds like such a fun appetizer with lots of smokey sweet flavours!