Bacon Wrapped Smokies
Bacon Wrapped Smokies or lil smokies are a classic appetizer made even better by basting with brown sugar, butter and bourbon.
Servings 16
Calories 236kcal
Equipment
- 1 Sheet Pan
- Toothpicks
Ingredients
- 14 oz little smokies one package
- 16 oz bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp bourbon
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Cut the package of bacon into thirds, so each slice will be three pieces.
- Wrap each lil smokie in one third slice of bacon, and secure with a toothpick. You'll have some bacon leftover. Save for another use.
- Place the bacon wrapped smokies on the parchment lined baking sheet in an even layer.
- In a microwave safe bowl or measuring cup, melt the butter. Then stir in the brown sugar, bourbon, black pepper and cayenne pepper until smooth. Use a pastry brush to coat both sides of each bacon smokie with the butter and brown sugar mixture.
- Bake the smokies for 15 minutes. Use tongs to carefully flip them over and cook for 15 minutes more, or until the bacon is nicely browned.
- Remove them to a clean plate and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 455mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.5mg