Description
A quick and easy appetizer featuring smoked sausages wrapped in bacon and coated in a sweet, savory brown sugar glaze. Perfect for last-minute gatherings, game days, or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (32-36 links) Oscar Mayer Smokies or similar pre-cooked mini smoked sausages
- 12–16 slices regular cut bacon
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Wrap each Smokie with a slice of bacon, spiraling it down the length of the sausage. Overlap ends slightly to secure.
- In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter until combined.
- Place wrapped Smokies on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 20 minutes to cook the bacon and render fat.
- Remove from oven and spoon the glaze generously over each Smokie, ensuring it gets into the crevices.
- Return to oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, watching closely, until bacon is crispy and glaze is bubbling and caramelized.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure pans are lined with parchment paper as the sugar glaze will caramelize and stick. If using thick-cut bacon, increase baking time by 10-15 minutes. Can be made ahead by wrapping sausages and storing in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking. Do not freeze cooked smokies; freeze uncooked wrapped smokies instead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 Smokies
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Protein: 12
Keywords: bacon wrapped smokies, brown sugar glaze, party appetizer, game day food, easy recipes, gluten free appetizer, cocktail sausages, sweet and savory snacks