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Slow Cooker Bacon Wrapped Smokies

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A delightful appetizer featuring cocktail sausages wrapped in crispy bacon and coated in a sweet glaze, perfect for gatherings and parties.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 16 ounces Lil Smokies (cocktail sausages) Any quality cocktail sausage can be used.
  • 12 ounces bacon Turkey bacon can be used as a lighter alternative.
  • 1 3/4 cup brown sugar Divided into two portions for layering.
  • 1/2 tablespoon paprika Can be adjusted according to taste.
  • toothpicks For securing the bacon around the sausages.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut each slice of bacon into three pieces.
  2. Wrap a piece of bacon around each cocktail sausage and secure the ends with a toothpick.
Cooking
  1. In a bowl, combine the brown sugar and paprika.
  2. Sprinkle 1 cup of the brown sugar mixture at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Place the wrapped sausages on top.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar mixture over the sausages.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours, moving the sausages halfway through for even browning.
  6. Once done, remove from the slow cooker and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g

Notes

Serve with toothpicks for easy handling. Pair with BBQ or spicy mustard dipping sauce, vegetable sticks, or potato chips for an added crunch. Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container and can last 3-4 days in the fridge.
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