Ingredients
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1 (14 oz) package Little Smokies
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1 lb bacon, cut into thirds
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1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
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½ tsp black pepper
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Optional add-ins:
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¼ tsp cayenne (for heat)
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1–2 tbsp maple syrup
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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Instructions
1. Prep
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top (helps bacon crisp).
If no rack, just foil the pan well—there will be caramelized sugar.
2. Wrap the sausages
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Wrap each Little Smokie with a piece of bacon.
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Place seam-side down on the rack or pan.
3. Add the brown sugar coat
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Sprinkle brown sugar generously over all the bacon-wrapped smokies.
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Lightly sprinkle black pepper (and optional cayenne or paprika).
4. Bake
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Bake 25–35 minutes, or until bacon is crisp and sugar is melted and caramelized.
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For extra crispy edges, broil the last 1–2 minutes.
5. Serve
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Let cool 5 minutes (the sugar gets VERY hot).
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Serve warm with toothpicks, if desired.
