Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bacon, cut into thirds
- 1 pound Lil’ Smokies (small sausages)
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
- 2 cups brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the oven – Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). While the oven is heating, prepare a baking dish large enough to fit all the wrapped smokies in a single layer.
- Wrap the smokies – Take each strip of bacon (already cut into thirds) and wrap it around a smokie sausage. Place each wrapped smokie in the baking dish, ensuring they’re arranged in a single layer for even cooking.
- Make the butter sauce – In a small saucepan, melt the stick of butter over medium heat. Once melted, add 1 cup of brown sugar and stir continuously until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
- Add the sauce – Pour the butter and brown sugar mixture evenly over the wrapped smokies in the baking dish, making sure to coat them all.
- Top with more sugar – Sprinkle the remaining cup of brown sugar evenly over all the smokies. This will help create a delicious caramelized crust during baking.
- Bake to perfection – Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes. Then increase the oven temperature to 400°F (205°C) and continue baking for about 5 minutes more, or until the bacon becomes crispy and the sugar has caramelized.
Notes
- For a spicy version, try adding a sprinkle of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the brown sugar.
- These can be prepared in advance and refrigerated before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
- For easier cleanup, consider lining your baking dish with foil or parchment paper.
- Use high-quality bacon for the best flavor and texture results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg