Slow Cooker Bacon Wrapped Smokies That Will Have Y'all Coming Back for More
These Slow Cooker Bacon Wrapped Smokies are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, combining smoky, sweet, and savory flavors in every bite. Perfect for game day, parties, or quick impressing snacks with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 16 ounces Lil Smokies cocktail sausages small guys cook just right and fit perfect in your mouth
- 12 ounces bacon good quality for holding together and adding wow factor
- 1 ¾ cup brown sugar makes coating sticky sweet and helps caramelize bacon
- ½ tablespoon paprika adds mild smoky touch without overpowering
- toothpicks keep little bacon-wrapped bundles tight and tidy while cooking
Instructions
Instructions
- Cut each slice of bacon into 3 pieces.
- Wrap a piece of bacon around each sausage.
- Secure the bacon into the sausage with a toothpick.
- Combine the brown sugar and paprika.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of the brown sugar mix into the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add your sausages in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar over the top of the sausages. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours.
Notes
Move the sausages around during cooking to brown evenly. Serve warm. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge or frozen for longer storage. Reheat gently to avoid bacon getting rubbery.