Bacon–Brown Sugar Smokies
These Bacon–Brown Sugar Smokies are the ultimate sweet-and-savory appetizer, featuring juicy sausages wrapped in crispy bacon and baked to perfection with a delightful caramelized coating.
Ingredients
For the Dip
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
For the Smokies
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon Use thick-cut bacon for best texture.
- 1 package all-beef smoked cocktail sausages (14 ounces)
- toothpicks For securing the bacon-wrapped sausages.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, mayonnaise, and brown sugar for the dip. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Place the barbecue sauce in one shallow bowl and the brown sugar in another.
- Cut each slice of bacon crosswise into thirds.
- Roll each smoked sausage in barbecue sauce, then coat with brown sugar.
- Wrap each sausage with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Arrange the wrapped sausages on the prepared baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake for 5–7 minutes, then flip each smokie.
- Continue baking for another 5–7 minutes, until the bacon is crispy and caramelized.
- Serve warm with the chilled dipping sauce.
Notes
Line the baking sheet well to make cleanup easier. Fancy toothpicks add a festive touch.