Bacon Wrapped Lil Smokies (Printable Version)

Tender lil smokies wrapped in bacon and glazed with brown sugar for a sweet-savory bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat

01 - 1 pound Lil Smokies cocktail sausages (approximately 44 pieces)
02 - 1 pound smoked bacon, sliced into thirds

→ Sweeteners

03 - 1¼ cups packed light brown sugar, divided (1 cup and ¼ cup)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Lightly coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
02 - Wrap each Lil Smokie in one third slice of bacon and place wrapped pieces evenly in the prepared dish.
03 - Evenly sprinkle 1 cup of packed light brown sugar over the bacon-wrapped sausages.
04 - Cover the dish tightly and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
05 - Preheat the oven to 375°F immediately before baking.
06 - Remove the dish from the refrigerator and sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of light brown sugar over the sausages.
07 - Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes to begin caramelizing the sugar and crisping the bacon.
08 - Increase oven temperature to 400°F and bake an additional 10 minutes to achieve optimal crispness.
09 - Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving to set flavors.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For best results, ensure bacon slices are sliced evenly to wrap tightly around each sausage.

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