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Bacon wrapped little smokies are the perfect appetizer recipe and are always a hit. Each little smokie is wrapped in bacon, brushed with a delicious honey barbecue, brown sugar mixture, then baked until the bacon is crispy. So delicious and super easy to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When you think of easy appetizers, what comes to mind? If you’re like many of us, the first thing you think of is something that involves little smokies. Whether you’re making pigs in a blanket or some sort of sweet and spicy sauce-laden recipe in the slow cooker these little smokies are little wonders. One of my favorite ways to make these little guys is wrapping them up in bacon. Instead of pigs in a blanket, it’s pigs in another pig! I love serving them at parties, for movie nights, or as a fun afternoon snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These bacon wrapped smokies are an absolute delight for any pig lover. Delicious little smokies are wrapped up in bacon and coated in a sweet and spicy sauce of brown sugar, honey barbecue sauce, and red pepper flakes. Every bite is an explosion of sweet and heat, and of course, that delicious smoky flavor of the little smokies wrapped in bacon. They’re the perfect treat for almost any occasion because, hey, who doesn’t love bacon?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Perfect Game Day Appetizer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It doesn’t get much better for game day than these bacon wrapped little beauties. They’re already coated in sauce, so there’s no need to worry about having a sauce on hand for dipping. Simply pick them up with a toothpick or fork and enjoy! They’re the perfect snack to nosh on while you watch your favorite team on the big screen. Accentuate the thrill of victory with a bite of these tasty little guys or make the agony of defeat a little less painful with that same bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might not think it to look at this bacon wrapped little smokies, but you can actually change up this recipe quite a bit. There are small tweaks you can make to this recipe that can change up the flavor in a big way. These are all super easy, and they’re so much fun to try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different Bacon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bacon comes in all kinds of flavors from various smoke varieties to maple and more. Each of them adds its own unique twist to the recipe. Try all of your favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different Barbecue Sauce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Like bacon, you can find barbecue sauce in all kinds of flavors. Try your favorites in this recipe to see which ones you love the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More or Less Heat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can add more heat to this recipe by throwing a jalapeno pepper into the barbecue sauce mixture while it cooks. Make a mild version by removing the red pepper flakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you dive into this recipe, be sure to check out the questions below. These answer all the most common questions about little smokies and this bacon wrapped little smokies recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are Little Smokies Already Cooked?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Little smokies are cooked before packaging, so in many recipes, you only have to make sure they’re heated through. For example, in this recipe, you’re baking these little bites to cook the pieces of bacon, not the smokies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies be Made Ahead of Time?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Absolutely! You can construct them the day before you’re ready to make them and then just pop them in the oven when you’re almost ready to serve them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Keep Little Smokies Warm?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can place them in a baking dish covered in foil and keep them in the oven at its lowest setting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Store and Reheat Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These will keep in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for about 4 days. For longer storage, you can freeze them in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag for about 3 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To reheat the smokies, place them in a covered baking dish and bake them at 350 for about 10 minutes to heat them through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ideas for Serving Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These delicious bacon wrapped little smokies are so good, you can go super simple and just serve them with a toothpick. Of course, sauce is always good, too. I recommend serving them alongside more barbecue sauce or even some ranch dressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It only takes a handful of ingredients to make this recipe. You’ll find them all easily at your local grocery store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n