Appetizer: United States – Maple-Dijon Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies

Serving Size: 6

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 20 min

Additional 2 min

Total 32 min

Ingredients

24 little smokies
12 bacon strips, halved crosswise
1 / 3 cup (80 ml) pure maple syrup
2 tbsp (30 ml) Dijon mustard
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Toothpicks

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and set a rack on top if available.  
2. Wrap each little smokie with a half strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick.  
3. Whisk maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and a few grinds of black pepper. Brush a thin coat onto each wrapped smokie.  
4. Place on the rack and bake 15–20 minutes, brushing once more halfway through, until bacon is glazed and crisp.  
5. Let rest 2 minutes and serve warm.