February 15, 2008

Erin's Candied Smokies

I got this recipe from a coworker. It never fails to be a hit at parties, and the best part is that you can assemble it the night before. To get a crunchy topping, the wrapped smokies and brown sugar must be cold before going into the oven.

1 lb. smokies
1 lb. bacon
1 lb. brown sugar

Cut bacon into thirds; wrap each smokie in a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place in a single layer on the bottom of a 9x13 pan (I like to line mine with foil for easy cleanup later). Sprinkle brown sugar in an even layer over prepared smokies; cover pan with foil and refrigerate overnight (or freeze for a couple of hours if you are preparing the smokies the same day).

Preheat oven to 350. Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 30 minutes. Remove smokies with a slotted spoon to drain the grease, and place into a small crockpot set on low. Discard grease left in pan.

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