Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies Recipe with Easy Sweet BBQ Glaze
A quick and easy appetizer featuring juicy little smokies wrapped in crispy bacon and coated with a sticky, sweet barbecue glaze. Perfect for parties and casual snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings (approximately 20 bacon-wrapped smokies) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 pound little smokies sausages (regular or beef)
- 8–10 slices thin-cut bacon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment and place a wire rack on top.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper until glossy and pourable but thick enough to stick to the bacon.
- Cut bacon slices in half crosswise to make about 16-20 pieces. Wrap each little smokie with one piece of bacon, securing the ends with a toothpick if needed.
- Arrange the wrapped smokies on the wire rack so they are not touching.
- Brush each wrapped smokie generously with the glaze using a basting brush.
- Bake for 20 minutes, flipping each smokie halfway through and brushing more glaze on the other side. If bacon edges brown too fast, tent with foil.
- Optional: Broil for 2-3 minutes at the end for extra crispiness, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Let the smokies rest on the rack for 5 minutes before serving to allow the glaze to set.
Notes
Use thin-cut bacon for best crispiness. Do not overcrowd the pan to allow air circulation. Flip smokies halfway through baking and apply glaze twice for a sticky, caramelized finish. Watch closely if broiling to prevent burning. For gluten-free, verify barbecue sauce ingredients. Turkey bacon can be used but will alter flavor and texture. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven at 350°F for 8-10 minutes. Avoid microwaving to keep bacon crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 5 bacon-wrappe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5
- Fat: 17
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Protein: 9
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