Beef Bacon Little Smokies Skewers: Easy Party Appetizer
These Beef Bacon Little Smokies Skewers are the ultimate finger food, combining crispy beef bacon with savory little smokies for a show-stopping appetizer. Perfect for any gathering, they’re incredibly easy to make and absolutely delicious!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Beef Bacon
- Little Smokies (Beef or Chicken)
- BBQ Sauce
- Brown Sugar
- Apple Cider Vinegar (or Balsamic Glaze)
- Smoked Paprika
- Garlic Powder
- Wooden Skewers (4-6 inches)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Lay beef bacon strips flat and cut each strip into halves or thirds.
- Wrap a piece of beef bacon around each little smokie and secure with a soaked wooden skewer, arranging 3-4 on each skewer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until bacon starts to crisp.
- While baking, whisk together BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar (or balsamic glaze), smoked paprika, and garlic powder to make the glaze.
- Remove skewers from the oven, brush glaze over each bacon-wrapped smokie, and return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes until crispy and caramelized.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving on a platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: For peak bacon crispiness, ensure skewers are not overcrowded on the baking sheet. You can prep these skewers in advance and refrigerate them before baking.