Sweet and smoky maple bacon smokies are the ultimate easy appetizer. Make this crowd pleasing recipe with just a few simple ingredients.
Maple Bacon Smokies
If you’re looking for an easy appetizer that always disappears fast, these Maple Bacon Smokies are about to become your new go to recipe.
Sweet, smoky, and wrapped in crispy bacon, they’re the perfect combination of simple ingredients and big flavor.
With just a few minutes of prep, they bake up beautifully and make the ultimate party appetizer for game days, holiday gatherings, potlucks, or anytime you need a crowd pleasing snack.
The maple glaze adds just the right touch of sweetness, making these little bites completely irresistible.
Kitchen Tools:
- 9x13 Baking Sheet
- 5x7 Baking Dish[Text Wrapping Break]Foil
- Toothpicks
You will need the following ingredients listed below to make this easy appetizer (the exact measurements, nutrition information and full recipe are all in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post)
Ingredients
- Little smokies
- Bacon
- Brown Sugar
- Cayenne Pepper
- Smoked Paprika
- Maple Syrup
How to Make Maple Bacon Little Smokies
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a 9x13 baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
- Lay the bacon slices on the pan and coat each piece with brown sugar. Rub into the bacon, flip the slices over and repeat on the other side.
- Cut bacon slices into thirds.
- Wrap each little smokie with a piece of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
- Arrange all the wrapped smokies in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together the maple syrup, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Pour the mixture generously over the wrapped smokies.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and caramelized.
- Let cool slightly before serving — syrup will be hot and sticky. Serve and enjoy!
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For even more tasty appetizers, try this jalapeno popper dip and these ham and swiss cheese party sandwiches.
Maple Bacon Smokies
Author: Recipe Idea Shop
Equipment
- 9x13 Baking Sheet
- 5x7 Baking Dish
- Toothpicks
Ingredients
- 1 package Little Smokies
- 1 pound Bacon
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ¼ cup Maple Syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a 9x13 baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
- Lay the bacon slices on the pan and coat each piece with brown sugar. Rub into the bacon, flip the slices over and repeat on the other side.
- Cut bacon slices into thirds.
- Wrap each little smokie with a piece of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
- Arrange all the wrapped smokies in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together the maple syrup, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Pour the mixture generously over the wrapped smokies.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and caramelized.
- Let cool slightly before serving — syrup will be hot and sticky.
