Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12 oz) package baby smokies or mini cocktail sausages
- 12 slices center-cut bacon, cut in half
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut each bacon slice in half crosswise.
- Wrap each smokie with a half-slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if needed.
- Place bacon-wrapped smokies on prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway, until bacon is crisp and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- During last 2 minutes, brush generously with maple syrup for a glossy glaze.
- Transfer to a serving plate, sprinkle with parsley and pepper if desired.
Notes
- For extra crunch, broil 1–2 minutes after glazing—watch closely!
- Make ahead: Assemble raw smokies, refrigerate up to 24 hours, then bake just before serving.
- Non-pork option: Use chicken or turkey smokies for dietary flexibility.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 smokies
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
