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Easy Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies: Best Brown Sugar Glaze

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These bacon-wrapped little smokies with brown sugar glaze are the kind of appetizer that steals the show without stealing your time. The brown sugar glaze caramelizes into a sticky, sweet crust around the salty bacon, and the little smokie inside stays juicy and smoky.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 package (14 oz or 400g) Little Smokies (cocktail sausages)
  • 1 lb (450g) regular-cut bacon
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.5g) cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Toothpicks (optional, for securing bacon)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Position the rack in the center of the oven. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray the rack lightly with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Lay out your bacon slices on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife or kitchen shears to cut each slice into three equal pieces, about 2 inches (5 cm) long. If the bacon is very cold, let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes—it wraps more easily when slightly pliable.
  3. Take one piece of bacon and wrap it around one little smokie, overlapping the ends slightly. Place it seam-side down on the wire rack. Repeat with all the smokies. Don’t stretch the bacon too tight—it will shrink as it cooks and could pop open. If the bacon doesn’t stay wrapped, secure it with a toothpick.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the packed brown sugar and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir with a fork until the cayenne is evenly distributed.
  5. Using tongs, pick up each bacon-wrapped smokie and roll it in the brown sugar mixture, pressing gently so the sugar adheres. Place it back on the wire rack, seam-side down.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the brown sugar has caramelized into a glossy glaze. At the 15-minute mark, rotate the pan for even cooking.
  7. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the smokies cool on the wire rack for 5 minutes.
  8. Transfer the bacon-wrapped little smokies to a serving platter. If you used toothpicks, remove them before serving. Serve immediately while the bacon is still crispy and the glaze is sticky and warm.

Notes

For best results, use regular-cut bacon (not thick-cut). Rolling the bacon-wrapped smokies in brown sugar creates a better caramelized crust than sprinkling. Start checking at 20 minutes to prevent burning. Double the batch for crowds—they disappear fast. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes or in an air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes.

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