Description
Sizzling maple-glazed bacon wrapped smokies deliver a mouthwatering symphony of sweet and savory flavors that dance across your palate. Crispy bacon hugs succulent little sausages, creating an irresistible party appetizer you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 14 ounces (396 grams) little smokies sausages
- 16 ounces (454 grams) maple bacon
Glaze:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) pure maple syrup
- Additional maple syrup for baking
Preparation Ingredient:
- None
Instructions
- Submerge toothpicks in water for 10-15 minutes to prevent burning during cooking.
- Heat oven to 425°F and cover a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil for simple cleanup.
- Prepare ingredients by unwrapping sausages and bacon, then slice bacon strips into thirds for uniform wrapping.
- Drizzle maple syrup over each miniature sausage, ensuring light coating.
- Wrap each syrup-coated sausage with a bacon segment, securing tightly with a pre-soaked toothpick.
- Position wrapped sausages on prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight spacing between each piece.
- Roast in preheated oven for 13 minutes, then carefully rotate each appetizer to ensure even browning.
- Continue baking for additional 10-13 minutes until bacon reaches crispy, golden texture.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to cool slightly.
- Serve immediately with extra maple syrup on the side for dipping and enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Soak toothpicks beforehand to prevent burning and ensure they stay intact during baking.
- Select thin-cut bacon for faster and more even cooking, allowing the bacon to crisp perfectly around the sausage.
- Try different maple syrup varieties like dark, robust maple syrup for a deeper, more intense flavor profile.
- Use low-sodium sausages and turkey bacon for a lighter, healthier version of this appetizer without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 416
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 790 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg