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Best Easy Brown Sugar Bourbon Bacon-Wrapped Smokies

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These brown sugar bourbon bacon-wrapped smokies are the ultimate party appetizer—salty, sweet, and smoky all at once. With just five ingredients and minimal prep, they come together quickly and disappear even faster.

Ingredients

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  • 14 oz package little smoked sausages, drained
  • 1 lb thin-cut bacon, cut into thirds
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 24–30 wooden toothpicks, soaked in water for 10 minutes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Place a wire rack on top if available.
  2. Soak 24-30 wooden toothpicks in a small bowl of water for at least 10 minutes to prevent burning.
  3. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup packed brown sugar and 2 tablespoons bourbon. Stir until it forms a thick, grainy paste.
  4. Cut 1 lb thin-cut bacon into thirds crosswise, each piece about 2-3 inches long.
  5. Wrap one piece of bacon around each little smoked sausage, overlapping slightly. Secure with a soaked toothpick pushed through the overlapping ends. Place on the wire rack or prepared baking sheet. Repeat for all sausages (about 24-30).
  6. Brush each bacon-wrapped smokie generously with the brown sugar bourbon mixture, using all of it.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and brown sugar is bubbling and caramelized. If not using a wire rack, flip halfway through at 12-15 minutes.
  8. Check for doneness at 22 minutes to avoid burning. Bacon should be dark golden brown and slightly crispy.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest on the pan for 5 minutes to allow the glaze to set.
  10. Transfer to a serving platter. Remove toothpicks if desired, or leave them in for easy grabbing. Serve warm.

Notes

Soak toothpicks for 10 minutes to prevent burning. Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure crispy bacon. Check at 22 minutes to avoid burning the sugar. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute bourbon with apple juice or apple cider vinegar mixed with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. For a keto-friendly version, use a sugar substitute like Swerve Brown Sugar and skip the bourbon or use a sugar-free alternative.

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