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Bacon Wrapped Smokies

Get into these Bacon Wrapped Smokies! Rolled in brown sugar and cajun seasoning the outside gets stupid crispy and the self control goes out the window!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 35 servings at 2 a piece
Calories: 146kcal
Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon cut into thirds vertically
  • 28 ounces cocktail sausages such as Lit’l Smokies
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons no-salt Cajun seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F and place your rack in the top and bottom third position. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl stir together the brown sugar and the Cajun seasoning.
  • Take one sausage and lay it on the short edge of the bacon. Roll it completely into the bacon, then roll it into the sugar mixture, covering all the bacon, and place it onto the parchment paper, bacon seam facing down.
  • Repeat with the remaining sausage until they’re all rolled and covered.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. With tongs, flip the sausages to the other side (the top should be browned). Turn the pans from front to back and rotate the pans from top to bottom and vice versa.
  • Continue cooking for an additional 15-20 minutes. When the bacon around the sausages has evenly browned, remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Place on serving platters and serve immediately. You can serve with ranch dressing or barbeque sauce.

Notes

  • Keep That Bacon Cold: Boos, the trick to easy wrapping is cold bacon. So grab it straight from the fridge when you're ready to start.
  • Don't Overdo the Sugar: Too much sugar on the baking sheet is a one-way ticket to burnt bits. Shake off the extra before baking.
  • Secure the Wrap: If the bacon starts coming undone when you flip the smokies, add a toothpick after the 20-minute mark to keep it snug and in place.
  • Keep 'Em Warm: If you're serving these at a party, toss them in a slow cooker on low. They'll stay warm, juicy and sticky!

Nutrition

Serving: 2 pieces | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 451mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 202IU | Vitamin C: 0.004mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg