Brown Sugar Bacon Smokies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 (16 oz) package little smokies sausages
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1 lb thin-cut bacon, each slice cut into three
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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Freshly grated black pepper, to taste
# Instructions:
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Grease a baking dish or sheet pan with nonstick spray and preheat oven to 350°F. Alternatively, you can line the pan with foil if desired.
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Pat sausages dry, then wrap each sausage with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
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Add brown sugar to a large zip-top bag. Add a few of the bacon-wrapped sausages and shake to coat. Remove sausages, place on prepared pan, and repeat with remaining sausages.
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Season sausages with freshly grated black pepper, if desired.
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Bake the sausages in the preheated oven until the bacon has browned, about 30-35 minutes. If crispier bacon is desired, broil for a few minutes to achieve additional browning.
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Transfer sausages to a serving plate and enjoy immediately.
# Notes:
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Use nonstick spray or foil to simplify cleanup.
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For spicier flavor, consider adding a dash of cayenne pepper to the brown sugar before coating.