Spicy Brown Sugar Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies

The classic little smokies appetizer gets an upgrade from the cayenne and brown sugar rub, not to mention crispy bacon wrapped around the smokies! #Appetizers #SpicyAppetizers

The classic little smokies appetizer gets an upgrade from the cayenne and brown sugar rub, not to mention crispy bacon wrapped around the smokies! #Appetizers #SpicyAppetizers

You guys, this is my favorite time of year. Not just for the chillier days, sweatshirts, bonfires, and all things pumpkin… but for football!! I’ve always been a huge football fan, for both the game and the FOOD! Game day foods are just the best aren’t they? They’re so comforting and fun! It’s really hard for me to pick a favorite, but one that ranks pretty high on the list are these little smokies!

Most everyone has had little smokies at some point in their lives.. whether they’ve been wrapped in bacon or simmered in bbq sauce in the slow cooker. I decided that my love of all things sweet/spicy needed to extend to these! And of course, everything is better with bacon right?!

Spicy Brown Sugar Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies , By Food Blog Nindi .

The classic little smokies appetizer gets an upgrade from the cayenne and brown sugar rub, not to mention crispy bacon wrapped around the smokies! #Appetizers #SpicyAppetizers

Total time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Ingredients :

• 16 oz package of little smokies (or small cooked sausages) I use Hillshire Farm brand
• 15 slices bacon, each cut into 3 smaller sections
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper more or less, according to your tastes
• pinch of black pepper

Instructions :

• Prepare a jelly roll pan (or large baking sheet with a rim), with a layer of aluminum foil, lightly coated with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
• Pat sausages dry with a paper towel and wrap each individual sausage with a piece of the cut bacon. Secure with a toothpick.
• Add brown sugar, cayenne and black pepper to a large resealable plastic bag. Use a spoon to combine the sugar with seasonings. Add several bacon wrapped sausages, seal bag and shake gently to coat. Repeat with all remaining sausages.
• Line sugar rubbed sausages on prepared baking sheet and bake 30 -35 minutes, until bacon is browned. For some extra crispness, broil for a couple of minutes after baking.