40+ BBQ Appetizers
Every summertime potluck and outdoor party needs appetizers! This collection of BBQ appetizers has all the options you'll need to accompany your grilled main courses.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 (12-ounce) packages Hillshire Farm Beef Lit’l Smokies
- 1 pound bacon, cold, slices cut into thirds
- ½-¾ cup light brown sugar
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside, then preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Use the cold bacon to wrap around each smokie, then secure them with a toothpick.
- Space smokies evenly on prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle brown sugar over all smokies & bacon bundles.
- Bake according to preferred bacon crispiness, or 30-40 minutes.
Notes
Make ahead of time. These smokies can be prepared through Step 4 up to 24 hours in advance. Simply cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Increase the bake time if needed to cook bacon through.
Variations:
o Add ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more or less, to taste) to the brown sugar for a sweet-and-spicy kick.
o Baste with barbecue sauce after baking, then broil for an additional 3–4 minutes until the smokies are sticky.
o Add a small slice of pineapple or jalapeño pepper to each weenie before wrapping in bacon and sprinkling on the brown sugar.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 87mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg