Savory Bacon-Wrapped Smokies with Brown Sugar Glaze
A quick and easy appetizer featuring little smokies wrapped in bacon and glazed with a sweet and savory brown sugar mixture, perfect for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound little smokies (about 450 g)
- 12 slices thinly sliced bacon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (50 g), packed
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (15 ml), optional
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (2.5 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (1.25 g), to taste
- Toothpicks for securing bacon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- In a medium bowl, mix together brown sugar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Wrap each little smokie with about half a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick, tucking the bacon end under the smokie.
- Place the wrapped smokies seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the glaze generously over each bacon-wrapped smokie.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through and re-brushing with glaze.
- Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes if bacon is not crispy enough, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Soak toothpicks in water for 10 minutes before use to prevent burning. For thick-cut bacon, partially cook before wrapping to avoid chewy texture. Watch glaze carefully near end of baking to prevent burning. Let rest 5 minutes after baking to set glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6 bacon-wrappe
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 5
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