Skillet Bacon Wrapped Smokies
If meat candy is a thing, then these Skillet Bacon Wrapped Smokies are it and they're always a huge hit whenever they're served.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 545kcal
Equipment
- Cast Iron grill pan or baking sheet OR
- 2 12-inch cast iron skillets
Ingredients
- 24 oz beef little smokies
- 16 oz bacon sliced in ⅓ pieces
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cut the bacon into thirds or even fourths if possible.
- Add the brown sugar to a small bowl and stir in the cayenne if using.
- Lay out several pieces of cut bacon on a cutting board then place a little smokie on a piece of bacon and wrap it around. Secure the bacon with a toothpick.
- Coat each wrapped smokie in the brown sugar mixture.
- Place each bacon wrapped smokie on a cast iron grated grill pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the bacon is crispy. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Flavor Variations
Sweet — swap the brown sugar for maple syrup or even honey.
Savory — add a bit of garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, or your favorite herbs to the brown sugar mixture.
Spicy — don’t have cayenne? No problem, use chipotle powder, or regular chili powder. You could also use crushed red pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 1248mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
