Bacon-Wrapped Smokies

Name: Bacon-Wrapped Smokies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen
Ingredients: 1 pound sliced bacon; 1 package (16 ounces) miniature smoked sausage links; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; Spicy ranch dip, optional

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

These bacon-wrapped smokies are a delightful blend of savory and sweet and are a breeze to prepare. Perfect for a tailgate or party, they are sure to be a hit and you'll be amazed at how easy they are to make.

Ingredients

1 pound sliced bacon
1 package (16 ounces) miniature smoked sausage links
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
Spicy ranch dip, optional

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°. Cut each bacon strip in half widthwise. Wrap one piece of bacon around each sausage.
Place sausages, seam side down, on a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake, uncovered, until bacon is crisp and sausage is heated through, 30-40 minutes. If desired, serve with spicy ranch dip or dip of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 90 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 293mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.

These cute little bacon-wrapped smokies are finger-licking good. They have a sweet and salty taste that's fun for breakfast or as an appetizer. —Cara Flora, Kokomo, Indiana

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