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Bacon wrapped brown sugar smokies, cocktail sausages wrapped in crisp bacon with a glossy brown sugar coating.

Bacon Wrapped Brown Sugar Smokies

Bacon wrapped smokies are each cocktail link encased in maple bacon, coated in brown sugar and chipotle, then baked 30 minutes. Ready in 40 minutes, serves 45.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 45 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package 'lil smokies cocktail links 14-oz (397 g)
  • 1 lb maple flavored bacon 454 g, cut into thirds
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar 150 g
  • 1/2 tsp ground chipotle or ancho chili pepper
  • Toothpicks
  • Barbecue sauce for serving

Method
 

  1. Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a large rimmed baking sheet by lining with parchment or foil and coating with cooking spray. Leave aside.
  2. Take the little smokies out of their packaging and dry them using a paper towel.
  3. Encase each smokie with a single piece of bacon. Pierce a toothpick through the center to hold it.
  4. Combine the brown sugar and ground chipotle pepper in a gallon size bag.
  5. Place the bacon wrapped smokies into the bag. Close and shake gently in the brown sugar mixture until fully coated. Place on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes or until the bacon becomes crisp.
  7. Serve right away with barbecue sauce or honey mustard, if you like.