Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes

Bacon wrapped smokies on a platter stuck with toothpicks.

5 from 81 votes

Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes

Bacon wrapped smokies are sweet, savory, and easy to make with just three ingredients. Perfect for parties, holidays, or game day.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

2 (12-ounce) packages Hillshire Farm Beef Lit’l Smokies
1 pound bacon cold, slices cut into thirds
½-¾ cup packed light brown sugar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
Wrap each smokie with a piece of cold bacon. Secure bacon in place with a toothpick.
Place smokies on prepared baking sheet.
Sprinkle brown sugar over smokies.
Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until bacon is cooked as you prefer.

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Notes

Recipe Tips.

Add ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less depending on taste preferences) to the brown sugar for a sweet and spicy kick.
Add a small slice of pineapple or jalapeño pepper to each weenie before sprinkling the brown sugar.
Baste with BBQ Sauce after baking, and broil for an additional 3-4 minutes until the weenies are sticky.
Use thin cut bacon so it cooks evenly and crisps up nicely.
Place smokies on a rack over the baking sheet for extra crispiness.
Turn halfway through baking for even browning.
For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of black pepper or a drizzle of maple syrup.
These can be assembled ahead and refrigerated until ready to bake for easy party prep.
Crockpot directions. Wrap bacon around each smokie as usual and place half of them in the bottom of the crockpot. Cover with about ½ cup of brown sugar. Add another layer of smokies, and cover with another ½ cup of brown sugar. Cook on low for 3-4 hours.

Store. Place leftovers on a baking sheet and freeze them for a couple of hours, then transfer them to a freezer bag (this prevents them from sticking together in the bag). They can be stored in the freezer for 1-2 months.
To reheat leftovers, put them in the oven for 20 minutes at 325°F. For smaller amounts, microwave them for 20 seconds at a time until heated through.

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 the bacon through.

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