Description
Delicious and easy-to-make 3-Ingredient Bacon Smokies featuring cocktail smokies wrapped in bacon and glazed with brown sugar, baked to perfection for a sweet and savory appetizer. Perfect for parties or game day snacks, these smoky bites combine crispy bacon with caramelized sugar for a crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 24 cocktail smokies (approximately 14 oz)
- 12 slices regular-cut bacon
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark, about 3.5 oz)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Bacon: Cut each slice of bacon in half crosswise to yield 24 shorter strips to wrap each smokie individually.
- Wrap Smokies: Wrap each cocktail smokie with a half-strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick to hold the bacon in place during baking.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the bacon-wrapped smokies seam side down on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
- Add Brown Sugar: Evenly sprinkle brown sugar over the top of each wrapped smokie to create a sweet, caramelized glaze.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until the bacon is crisp and the sugar has melted and caramelized nicely.
- Cool Before Serving: Let the bacon smokies rest for 5 minutes to allow the caramelized sugar to cool slightly for safe and enjoyable eating.
Notes
- Use parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Choosing light or dark brown sugar affects the depth of caramel flavor; dark brown sugar offers a richer taste.
- Make sure to secure the bacon with toothpicks to avoid unraveling during baking.
- Letting the smokies rest after baking helps the caramelized sugar to set and prevents burns when eating.
- You can prepare these in advance and reheat gently before serving.
