Best 5 Bacon Wrapped Brown Sugar Smokies Kathy Little Recipes
**Bacon-Wrapped Brown Sugar Smokies: A Sweet and Savory Treat**
Get ready for a flavor explosion with our tantalizing Bacon-Wrapped Brown Sugar Smokies! These delectable treats are the perfect combination of sweet and savory, with a hint of smokiness that will leave your taste buds craving more. Imagine juicy smokies, lovingly wrapped in crispy bacon and coated in a luscious brown sugar glaze, then smoked to perfection. The result? A symphony of flavors that dance on your palate, making every bite an unforgettable experience. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, a cozy family gathering, or simply seeking a delightful snack, these Bacon-Wrapped Brown Sugar Smokies are sure to steal the show. So gather your ingredients, fire up your smoker, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones utterly satisfied.
**Additional Recipes:**
1. **Smoked Cream Cheese:** Elevate your smokies experience with this creamy and flavorful dip. Simply combine softened cream cheese, chopped bacon, minced garlic, and a dash of salt and pepper. Serve chilled, alongside your Bacon-Wrapped Brown Sugar Smokies.
2. **Grilled Peaches:** Add a refreshing and fruity touch to your meal with these grilled peaches. Slice fresh peaches, brush them with melted butter, and sprinkle them with brown sugar. Grill until slightly caramelized, then serve as a delightful side dish.
3. **Loaded Baked Potato Salad:** Complete your picnic or potluck spread with this indulgent potato salad. Combine cooked potatoes, crumbled bacon, chopped hard-boiled eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, diced celery and onion, and a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing. Top with additional bacon and chives for a finishing touch.
BAKED BACON-WRAPPED BROWN SUGAR SMOKIES
I've seen other recipes for these little indulgent treats, but they cook them in a crockpot and I prefer to bake ours. Baking them in the oven allows the bacon to crisp, the liquids to be released from the Smokies, and the brown sugar to caramelize on them deliciously. It also allows to you control the fat content of them a bit more easily, as most of the bacon drippings will remain on the sheet pan after cooking. We usually make them during the holidays, but they're good for all year 'round, of course. So easy to make!
Provided by Julesong
Categories Meat
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Open the packages of bacon and cut the whole slab into thirds across the bacon pieces. I usually cut them straight out of the refrigerator while they're cold, then allow them to warm a bit before wrapping the Smokies - the bacon is more pliable when not very cold, and makes it easier to work with awkwardly-shaped pieces.
- To make assembly even easier, line up pieces of bacon on your cutting board or a clean counter. Wrap each Lit'l Smokie in a 1/3-cut piece of bacon, then secure with a toothpick.
- Lay wrapped Smokies on a sheet pan. Tilting the toothpick downward makes lining them up a bit easier. (If you are making a double or triple batch with a Costco-sized 3-pound package of Smokies, continue wrapping until you run of room on your sheet pan, and then - just to make the overall assembly easier - can continue wrapping until you run out of the Smokies and simply put them in a bowl until you can lay them out on another sheet pan later or when your first one is out of the oven. If you run out of bacon before Smokies, you can cut some strips of bacon lengthwise to make additional slices so that you'll have enough.).
- Sprinkle about 1/4 teaspoon of brown sugar on each Smokie - I simply sprinkle by hand.
- Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven for 45 minutes.
- Using tongs, transfer the treats to a platter or plate, arrange attractively, put them out for your guests, and stand back before you get trampled in the crowd's rush to get at them. :).
- Note: I usually make triple batches of these at a time, using the 3-pound Smokies packages from Costco and three packages of bacon. Although best if served immediately, I bake them all up, then freeze them and thaw and reheat in the oven (or even the microwave) to serve. The bacon and brown sugar doesn't stay as crispy that way, but since most parties will have a varying number of attendees we find it's easier to make large batches during the holidays. Before reheating, you can sprinkle a bit more brown sugar over them to make up for any that fell off. ;).
- Optional: before putting the brown sugar over, you can also sprinkle the Smokies with a small amount of cinnamon sugar, for even more flavor!
BROWN SUGAR SMOKIES
Bacon-wrapped yummies! You can make these little smokies on skewers or toothpick them to secure.
Provided by TINACLINKENBEARD
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cut bacon into thirds and wrap each strip around a little sausage. Place the wrapped sausages on wooden skewers, several to a skewer. Arrange the skewers on a baking sheet and sprinkle them liberally with brown sugar.
- Bake until bacon is crisp and the brown sugar melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 49.2 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 696.2 mg, Sugar 18.4 g
BACON-WRAPPED SMOKIES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika and cayenne pepper and mix well. Set aside.
- Slice the bacon strips into thirds. Wrap each frank with a piece of bacon, secure with a toothpick and place on a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining franks and bacon. Thoroughly coat each bacon-wrapped frank in the brown sugar mixture and place back on the baking sheet.
- Bake until the bacon is crispy, 12 to 15 minutes. The rub has a lot of sugar in it, so make sure to turn halfway through the cooking process so the bottoms do not burn.
BACON WRAPPED SMOKIES
Time consuming but it is well worth it! The brown sugar and bacon grease combine beautifully and give such a great taste.
Provided by JILL1018
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 1h30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Refrigerate 2/3 of the bacon until needed. It is easier to wrap the wieners with cold bacon. Wrap each cocktail wiener with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle brown sugar generously over all.
- Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the sugar is bubbly. To serve, place the wieners in a slow cooker and keep on the low setting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 458.3 mg, Sugar 10.4 g
BACON-WRAPPED BROWN SUGAR SMOKIES (KATHY LITTLE) RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by LADONMANK
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut bacon into 1/3's. Wrap 1/3 cut bacon strips around each lil' smokie and secure with a toothpick. Place one layer of bacon wrapped smokies on large heavy cookie sheet. Cover completely with brown sugar. Cover with foil. At this point you can refrigerate overnight if you need them for the next day. Bake at 375 covered for 30-40 minutes. Remove foil and turn oven to broil. WATCH carefully. Let broil approx. 3-5 minutes until bacon is crisp. Remove from oven and pour juice from pan into crockpot. Be careful , I put the foil back on leaving 1 corner open. Using hot pads, pour juice into crockpot. Remove foil and turn smokies over and broil 2-3 minutes on other side just until crisp. Remove and put in crockpot on WARM. Make plenty because these disappear quick!
Tips:
- To ensure the smokies are evenly cooked, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The smokies are done when they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- If you don't have brown sugar, you can substitute granulated sugar or honey.
- For a crispier bacon wrap, cook the smokies for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Serve the smokies with your favorite dipping sauce, such as barbecue sauce, honey mustard, or ranch dressing.
Conclusion:
Bacon-wrapped brown sugar smokies are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or game day gatherings. With their smoky, sweet, and savory flavor, these smokies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Give this recipe a try the next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy smokies.
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