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Bacon Wrapped Brown Sugar Smokies

Bacon wrapped brown sugar smokies are a quick oven snack with crispy bacon and a bubbly caramelized sugar coating. Rolled in brown sugar and cayenne, they bake until glossy, then cool briefly so the glaze sets.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Little smokies
  • 14 oz little smokies Use little smokies (14 oz package).
Bacon
  • 1 lb thin-cut bacon Cut each slice into thirds.
Brown sugar coating
  • 1 cup brown sugar Pack it firmly.
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper Use for heat and flavor.
Basting and finishing
  • 2 tbsp butter Melt before drizzling.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep the pan and preheat
  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with foil and parchment for easy cleanup and no sticking.
Wrap the smokies
  1. Wrap each smokie in a piece of thin-cut bacon and secure with a toothpick. Keep the bacon tight so it crisps evenly.
Coat with brown sugar mixture
  1. Mix brown sugar and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Roll each wrapped smokie in the mixture until coated on all sides for a candied crust.
Bake until crisp and caramelized
  1. Arrange the coated smokies on the prepared pan. Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with any remaining sugar over the tops.
Finish and serve
  1. Bake for 30-35 minutes until bacon is crisp and sugar is bubbly and caramelized. Cool 5 minutes so the glaze sets, then serve warm.

Notes

For the crispiest bacon, don’t overcrowd the sheet pan—leave space for airflow. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days in an airtight container; rewarm at 300F until hot and re-glazed. Freezing is not recommended because the bacon texture softens after thawing. For a lower-sodium option, choose reduced-sodium little smokies while keeping the coating the same.