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Brown Sugar Bacon Little Smokies

Sweet and Savory Brown Sugar Bacon Little Smokies Delight

These Brown Sugar Bacon Little Smokies are the ultimate trifecta of sweet, salty, and smoky, making them an irresistible appetizer for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Smokies
  • 1 pack Little Smokies
  • 1 pack Turkey Bacon
For the Sweetness
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • optional Maple Sugar or Coconut Sugar alternative sweeteners
For Extra Flavor
  • to taste Black Pepper optional
  • 1 pack Thick-Cut Bacon alternative option
For Plant-Based Options
  • 1 pack Vegan Sausages mini vegetarian sausages

Equipment

  • Baking tray
  • Parchment Paper
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Unwrap the Little Smokies and set them aside.
  3. Wrap each Little Smokie with a strip of bacon, securing it with a toothpick if needed.
  4. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the bacon-wrapped sausages.
  5. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the bacon-wrapped Little Smokies.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy and sugar is caramelized.
  7. Check for doneness after 20 minutes and bake an additional 5 minutes if necessary.
  8. Allow to cool slightly before serving on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 2piecesCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 16gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 570mgPotassium: 160mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use regular bacon and avoid microwaving leftovers to maintain crispness.

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