Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies - The Recipe Critic (2024)

These bacon wrapped smokies are the perfect sweet and salty appetizer that everyone will devour! Little smokie sausagesare wrapped in crispy bacon and caramelized in a brown sugar spice blend. They are sure to be a favorite at your next party!

Bacon has a way of making anything taste better! I especially love to serve appetizers wrapped in bacon because it’s always the first to go. Take this bacon wrapped shrimp,these bacon wrapped chestnuts, or mybacon wrapped brussels sprouts to your next party!

Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies

Who would’ve thought that wrapping miniature co*cktail sausages in bacon and coating them in a brown sugar spice blend would be a match made in heaven? The bacon crisps up as it bakes, and the sugar melts and caramelizes. Every bite of this easy appetizer is both sweet, salty, and irresistible!

Little smokie sausages make the perfect appetizer! They pack so much flavor and they are delicious any way you serve them. Make my little smokies recipe in the crockpot or try my pigs in a blanket. They are always a hit wherever I serve them. You can never go wrong with an easy and tasty appetizer!

Ingredients For Bacon Wrapped Smokies

It only takes 5 ingredients to make this crowd-pleasing appetizer! They disappear SO fast that you may want to double or triple the recipe. Follow the exact measurements below on the recipe card.

• Bacon: Cut the bacon slices into thirds for easy rolling. It’s the perfect size for each little smokie.
• Little Smokies:These are also known as co*cktail sausages or mini hot dogs.
• Brown Sugar: The added sweetness to the salty bacon is perfection!
• Chili Powder: Chili powder complements all the flavors and gives this appetizer a little kick.
• Smoked Paprika: Adds depth to the flavors!

How to Make Bacon Wrapped Smokies

These bacon wrapped smokies are a quick and easy appetizer to assemble. You’re going to love how simple the recipe is. It’s the perfect last-minute party food. Everyone will be asking you for the recipe before the night is over!

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Slice and Wrap: Slice your bacon strips into thirds. Wrap each strip around a little smokie then place in a baking dish.
3. Mix Sugar and Spices/ Sprinkle on Top: In a small bowl, add the sugar, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Mix to combine and sprinkle generously over the top of the bacon wrapped smokies.
4. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes. The bacon will be crisp and the brown sugar will caramelize.
5. Serve: Enjoy warm with toothpicks for serving!