Bacon wrapped smokies are the perfect easy appetizer for game day and holiday parties. Lil smokie sausages are wrapped in bacon, sprinkled with brown sugar, and baked to perfection. They are quick to prepare, dependable, and easy on the pocketbook.
Consider yourself warned. These are addicting, so proceed with caution. They are the perfect party or game day food. I like to serve them with pizza dip, jalapeno popper cheese ball, and air fryer chicken wings. They are super kid-friendly, so you may want to double the recipe.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients below on the recipe card.
- Lil Smokies: They are available in several flavors, including beef, chicken and pork, turkey, and Polish smoked sausage. Our favorite is the chicken and pork, but they all taste good in this recipe.
- Bacon: Use good quality smoked bacon that is neither too thick nor too thin.
- BBQ sauce: I like to use a spicy BBQ sauce to offset the sweetness.
- Dijon mustard: You can substitute any prepared mustard.
How to make Bacon Wrapped Smokies
This is the summary version; see the recipe card below for the complete list of ingredients and the instructions.
Cut each slice of bacon into thirds, wrap each piece around lil smokie, and secure it with a toothpick.
Sprinkle them with brown sugar and let them sit in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. Cook them at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Flip them and cook them for another 5-10 minutes. Mix the barbecue sauce, Dijon mustard, and honey and serve with the smokies.
Preparation Tips
- For ease in cleaning your baking pan, cover it with aluminum foil.
- They do not have to sit in the brown sugar for more than a couple of hours, but the longer they sit in it, the sweeter the bacon gets. Refrigerate them while they are sitting in the brown sugar.
- To add zest and zing, sprinkle them with a bit of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes before baking.
- If planning for a crowd, make a double batch, as they go fast!
Storage and Reheat
Store leftover smokies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on a baking sheet in a single layer at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or in an air fryer at 350 degrees for 4-5 minutes or until warm.
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Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies
Ingredients
- 1 12-ounce package lil smokies pork, beef, chicken, or turkey
- 1 lb bacon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup spicy BBQ sauce Gates Original Classic works well
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Cut each slice of bacon into thirds, wrap each piece around lil smokie, and secure it with a toothpick.
- Transfer to a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil for easy clean-up. Sprinkle them with brown sugar and place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown, turning halfway through the cooking process.
- Mix the BBQ sauce, Dijon mustard, and honey together and serve with the weenies.
Notes
- For ease in cleaning your baking pan, cover it with aluminum foil.
- They do not have to sit in the brown sugar for more than a couple of hours, but the longer they sit in it, the sweeter the bacon gets. Refrigerate them while they are sitting in the brown sugar.
- To add zest and zing, sprinkle them with a bit of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes before baking.
- If planning for a crowd, make a double batch, as they go fast!
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Kat
This has become one of my favorite recipe after becoming a big success at our family dinner party, as everybody loved them!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Kat! So glad that everyone loved the smokies. They are always a huge hit here too!
Amy Qur
I love this recipe, it is a great appetizer and a guest-pleaser.
Subarna
Though I don’t eat bacon but your recipe deserves 5 star. Its looking so tempting. sure shot try for bacon lovers.
MELANIE E
These were so good. We love bacon and sausages. Combining the two works well.
Dominique
These are SO good! I will be making them for the super bowl this Sunday!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Dominique. Enjoy!
Nyxie
These look incredible! Oh my god! I’d give anything to have something like this right now but we’ve eaten our allowance of meat for the week (we only try and eat meat once a week to cut down on our impact on the planet).
Monidipa
A complete 5 star worth recipe right in the morning. This looks so good. And the appetizer looks good. Pinning for later.
Debbie
Oh my! These look amazing! Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies will make the perfect addition to my upcoming football party menu!
Juilie
Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies are like a hug from an old friend. You can rely on them to bring joy and comfort, no matter the event or gathering. Thanks for making me crave these now!
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome! Mission accomplished!
Cinny
I’m pretty sure I have my husband drooling over these. He loves anything involving bacon!
Jupiter Hadley
When I was a kid, I remember going to family gatherings and eating these but I had not known what they were called! Thank you for the recipe, this was a blast from the past.
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine Jupiter!
Elizabeth Williams
Yum, these look absolutely delicious. I love pigs in blankets and these look top notch ones. Going to try this recipe on the weekend, thanks.
MELANIE E
These are always a huge hit at my parties. I really do not know why I do not double the recipe.
Yeah Lifestyle
These are so great as a tasty snack. I love sausages wrapped in bacon and the brown sugar just seems to make them that extra bit tasty
Tammy
These are so easy and delicious. ! Love that sweet, smokey, savory flavor! I have made them several times and they are always a big hit!
Lisa
Omg, these look so sinful! I wouldn’t think to pair brown sugar with bacon but it sounds amazing.
Beth Pierce
Brown sugar and bacon is a match made in heaven.