Crispy Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Smokies
A quick and easy snack featuring mini smokies stuffed with sharp cheddar cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon, perfect for picky eaters and parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 mini smokies (cocktail sausages), about 1 pound
- 12 slices bacon, cut in half lengthwise (thick-cut recommended)
- 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch sticks
- Toothpicks for securing bacon
- Optional: 1 tablespoon brown sugar, for sprinkling
- Optional: ½ teaspoon garlic powder or smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- In a medium bowl, toss mini smokies with optional garlic powder or smoked paprika if using.
- Slice sharp cheddar into sticks about 1 inch long and ¼ inch thick.
- Carefully slice each mini smokie lengthwise to create a pocket without cutting all the way through.
- Insert one cheese stick into each smokie pocket.
- Wrap half a slice of bacon tightly around each cheese-stuffed smokie and secure with a toothpick.
- Place wrapped smokies seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Optionally sprinkle brown sugar on top of each smokie.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until bacon is golden and crisp and cheese is melted.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
If bacon crisps too fast, loosely cover with foil halfway through baking to keep smokies juicy. Air fryer method: 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes crisps bacon quickly. Let rest 5 minutes before serving to avoid hot cheese burns. Avoid microwaving leftovers to keep bacon crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Protein: 7
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