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Crock Pot Bacon Wrapped Smokies makes an easy appetizer recipe and you only need 3 ingredients. Little sausages, crispy bacon, and brown sugar cook easily in the slow cooker for an effortless recipe and a crowd favorite!
This Lil Smokies Wrapped in Bacon Crock Pot Recipe is always a guest favorite. Our favorite lil smokies are wrapped in bacon and then sprinkled with brown sugar for a hint of sweetness. We love the sweet and salty combination of this appetizer and it is easy to make. You might also like Beanie Weenies, Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs or Crock Pot BBQ Little Smokies.
If you are looking for a rich and hearty meal, make this Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin and Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf Recipe.
What's in this post: Crock Pot Bacon Wrapped Smokies
Why Make Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies in the Crockpot?
This really easy recipe is crowd-pleasing. These quick and easy bacon wrapped little smokies with brown sugar recipe are the perfect football and Thanksgiving appetizer.
The slow cooker does all the work! The sticky-crisp bacon wraps around the lil smokies and heats perfectly in the crockpot while keeping the sausages piping-hot for hours on a buffet.
We love making them in the slow cooker as it makes it easy to serve and tastes amazing. With this appetizer only require 3 simple ingredients this is my go-to game day appetizer.
Ingredients
- Lil Smokies – Use the brand you prefer; we like Hillshire Farm Brand. You can use pork, sausage or chicken sausage
- Brown Sugar – Learn How to Make Brown Sugar
- Bacon – We like using thick strips of bacon
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How to Make Bacon Wrapped Lil Smokies in a Crockpot
- Step 1 – Cut Bacon – Cut the piece of bacon into thirds with a knife.
Step 2 – Wrap regular bacon around lil smokie – Wrap each pieces of the bacon around 1 lil smokies and secure it in place with a toothpick. Continue this process until all the smokies are wrapped with bacon.
Step 3 – Place in Crock Pot – Then place the bacon wrapped smokies (toothpicks up) in a 6 quart crock pot.
Step 4 – Top with Brown Sugar – Sprinkle the 1 cup of brown sugar on top.
Step 5 – Slow Cook – Cover and cook on high for 3-3.5 hours in the brown sugar mixture until the bacon is completely cooked through. Cook time will vary based on your crock pot. Serve brown-sugared bacon wrapped smokies warm with BBQ Sauce and enjoy.
Crock Pot Bacon Wrapped Smokies
Equipment
- Toothpicks
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Lil Smokies 13 ounce
- 16 ounces Sliced Bacon
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
Instructions
- Cut the sliced bacon into thirds.
- Wrap each strip of the bacon around 1 lil smokies and secure it in place with a toothpick. Continue this process until all the smokies are wrapped with bacon.
- Then place the bacon wrapped smokies (toothpicks up) in a 6 quart crock pot. Sprinkle the brown sugar on top.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-3.5 hours until the bacon is completely cooked through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Recipe Video
Nutrition Facts
Recipe Tips
- Move Smokies around – We move the smokies around occasionally to ensure that they cook evenly in the crock pot.
- Secure the bacon – We recommend using a toothpick to secure the bacon around the little smokie.
- Touching the sides of the slow cooker – The sausages touching the sides will tend to brown faster. So make sure you these may get little burnt if not moved.
- Single Layer – We recommend placing the lil smokies at the bottom of the slow cooker for the best option. The bacon cooks evenly.
Recipe Variations
- Kind of Cocktail Sausages – There are different flavors and types of lil smokies. Feel free to use what you have or what flavor you prefer. Cocktail Sausages pork and beef will work in this recipe.
- Cayenne Pepper – If you like hot lil smokies, add in a teaspoon of cayenne pepper with the brown sugar.
- Paprika – You can add brown sugar and paprika for a hint of warm flavor to the lil smokies recipe.
- Bacon – You can use any type of bacon you prefer. I like to use thick bacon but you can use smoked, hickory, applewood or turkey bacon.
How to Freeze Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipe
Freezing Bacon Wrapped Smokies is easy to do. This would be a perfect idea if you want to prepare them ahead of time or have leftovers.
- Prepare the lil smokies by wrapping them in bacon.
- You can cook them now or place them on a baking sheet and place in the freezer.
- Allow the lil smokies to freeze individually for at least 2 to 3 hours.
- Once the lil smokies are frozen, place in a freezer bag and place in the freezer.
- They will stay good for up to 3 months.
- When ready to serve, thaw in the fridge over night.
- Then reheat in the slow cooker or in the oven.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. If you prepare them ahead of time for a party, you can simple place them back in the slow cooker to serve. Just place your slow cooker on warm.
When you are ready to reheat, place your bacon wrapped lil smokies on a baking sheet and reheat. Place in a preheated oven at 350 degrees and bake for about 10 minutes.
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Can I make these ahead of time and store in fridge over night then plug in and cook in the morning?
Yes, you can but make sure that the crock pot comes to room temperature before turning back on.