Description
These bacon-wrapped smokies with a brown sugar glaze are the ultimate party appetizer. They are sweet, salty, smoky, and tender, ready in just 20-25 minutes with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound mini smokies or cocktail sausages
- 12–16 slices regular cut bacon
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2–3 tablespoons water
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Optional: 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Toothpicks (optional, for securing bacon)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Cut bacon slices in half crosswise. Wrap one half-slice around each smokie, overlapping ends slightly. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
- In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne (if using), and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture simmers into a thick syrup. Remove from heat.
- Place wrapped smokies on the prepared baking sheet. Brush or drizzle glaze generously over each smokie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until bacon is crispy and glaze is bubbling.
- Remove pan from oven. Flip each smokie using tongs. Brush the other side with more glaze.
- Return to oven for 5-7 minutes until bacon is fully cooked and crispy on both sides and glaze is caramelized.
- Let cool for 2-3 minutes on the pan before serving warm with toothpicks.
Notes
Use regular cut bacon for best crispiness; thick cut may burn. Glaze twice for maximum flavor. For parties, bake first then transfer to a slow cooker on low to keep warm. Do not freeze baked smokies as texture suffers. Reheat in oven or toaster oven at 375°F for 5-7 minutes to restore crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 smokies per servin
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 12
Keywords: bacon wrapped smokies, brown sugar glaze, party appetizer, easy snacks, cocktail sausages, tailgate food, quick recipes