Garlic Parmesan Bacon Wrapped Smokies
Make this simple, savory appetizer featuring cocktail sausages wrapped in bacon and coated with garlic and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: About 30 pieces
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14 ounce) package cocktail smoked sausages (Smokies)
- 1 pound thin-cut bacon, cut in half crosswise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top of the foil.
- Take one half-slice of bacon and wrap it around one cocktail sausage. Secure the bacon with a toothpick if necessary.
- Place the wrapped sausages on the wire rack.
- In a small bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Sprinkle the cheese and spice mixture evenly over the bacon-wrapped sausages.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- For a slow cooker method, arrange the wrapped sausages in a single layer in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or on high for 1.5 to 2 hours. Drain excess grease before serving.
- You can prepare the wrapped sausages ahead of time and store them covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Serve with a side of maple syrup or barbecue sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 25