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Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies

Brown sugar bacon wrapped little smokies bake on a foil-lined sheet until the bacon is browned and crisp and the sugar is bubbling. Each cocktail sausage is wrapped in bacon and secured with a toothpick for an easy, sweet-and-savory appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 530
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb bacon regular-cut
  • 1 package (14 oz) cocktail sausages little smokies
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 40 wooden toothpicks

Equipment

  • 1 rimmed baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  3. Cut each bacon slice into thirds.
  4. Wrap one piece of bacon around each cocktail sausage.
  5. Secure each wrapped sausage with a wooden toothpick.
  6. Arrange the wrapped sausages on the baking sheet.
  7. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over them.
  8. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the bacon is browned and crisp and the sugar is bubbling.
  9. Let the sausages rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For the crispest bacon, arrange the wrapped sausages in a single layer. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days; freeze for up to 2 months. For a pork-free option, use turkey bacon.