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A white bowl filled with maple bacon smokies, each wrapped in bacon and secured with a toothpick, sits on a wooden board. The sausages are glazed and appear caramelized.
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Maple Bacon Smokies

Learn how to make maple bacon smokies with sweet maple syrup and crispy bacon. This easy party appetizer is simple to make and always a hit.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Keyword: maple bacon smokies
Servings: 30 pieces
Calories: 143.51kcal
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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 143.51kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.5g | Protein: 3.79g | Fat: 10.08g | Saturated Fat: 3.43g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.41g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 19.58mg | Sodium: 255.72mg | Potassium: 73.11mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 8.94g | Vitamin A: 35.88IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 11.54mg | Iron: 0.3mg