Brown Sugar Bacon Little Smokies
Sweet and savory little smokies wrapped in bacon and coated with brown sugar. Perfect for savory gatherings or as a hearty appetizer with a hint of black pepper.
Equipment
- 1 baking dish greased with nonstick spray or lined with foil
- 1 oven preheated to 350°F
- 1 large zip-top bag
- 1 toothpicks
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz package little smokies sausages
- 1 lb thin-cut bacon each slice cut into three
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- Freshly grated black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grease a baking dish or line a sheet pan with foil and preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Pat the little smokies dry with paper towels.
- Wrap each sausage with a piece of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
- Place brown sugar in a large zip-top bag, add a few bacon-wrapped sausages, and shake until coated.
- Remove coated sausages from the bag and place them on the prepared pan. Repeat with the remaining sausages.
- Season the sausages with freshly grated black pepper, if desired.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the bacon is browned.
- For crispier bacon, broil the sausages for a few minutes before serving.
- Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Use foil-lined pans for easier cleanup.
- Broil carefully to avoid burning the bacon.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days.