Appetizer: United States – Brown Sugar Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies

Serving Size: 6

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 20 min

Total 30 min

Ingredients

24 little smokies
12 bacon strips, halved crosswise
1 / 2 cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
Toothpicks

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top if available.  
2. Wrap each little smokie with a half strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick.  
3. Roll each wrapped smokie in brown sugar, pressing lightly to adhere.  
4. Arrange on the rack or directly on the baking sheet and bake 15–20 minutes until bacon is crisp and sugar is caramelized, turning once if not on a rack.  
5. Drain briefly on paper towels and serve warm.