If you're a vegetarian, you're probably going to want to skip over this one. However, even I, who isn't a huge lit'l smokies fan, really liked these. After all, what can go wrong with lit'l smokies, bacon, and brown sugar that caramelize in the oven? Not much, my friends, not much. This is the perfect appetizer for those meat-loving men in your life. I made these for the Final Four way back when, and they went over in a big way. Show your dads how much you love them this weekend. Because if you were a brat in high school, as most of us were, you should make up for it with these.
The Man Appetizer
Makes about 35 pieces
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1 pound bacon (a thinner, longer slice works best)
1 package lit'l smokies (about 35)
1/2 cup brown sugar
Toothpicks
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Cut your bacon slices into thirds and wrap each third around one lit'l smokie. Secure with a toothpick, and place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle the brown sugar on top of all the meat. There's going to be a lot of brown sugar for each piece, but that's what you want.
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the bacon is crispy. Serve immediately. You also can keep these warm in the crock pot by pouring a thin layer of maple syrup on the bottom, and layer the pieces on top. Set the crock pot on warm.
Source: Bake. Eat. Repeat.
The Man Appetizer
Makes about 35 pieces
Print this recipe
1 pound bacon (a thinner, longer slice works best)
1 package lit'l smokies (about 35)
1/2 cup brown sugar
Toothpicks
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Cut your bacon slices into thirds and wrap each third around one lit'l smokie. Secure with a toothpick, and place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle the brown sugar on top of all the meat. There's going to be a lot of brown sugar for each piece, but that's what you want.
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the bacon is crispy. Serve immediately. You also can keep these warm in the crock pot by pouring a thin layer of maple syrup on the bottom, and layer the pieces on top. Set the crock pot on warm.
Source: Bake. Eat. Repeat.
