The perfect symphony of sweet and savory, these brown sugar Bacon Wrapped Smokies are sticky, caramelized perfection! They’re outrageously delicious, always the hit of the party, and so EASY to make with just 3 ingredients! Serve them straight from your slow cooker… and just watch how fast they disappear!
Bacon Wrapped Smokies
Somethings just sound naughty.
You don’t even have to wonder, you just know. And nothing sounds more naughty than crockpot bacon wrapped smokies, right?
Kaitlyn writes: "This was a huge hit at Thanksgiving. My family ate the entire batch before we even ate dinner!"
Oh, but there’s more!
Then you smother your bacon wrapped smokies with brown sugar, and you’ve pretty much committed an outrageous act… of indulgence!! And you just know this is going to be so, so, SO much fun!
Seriously… everything is better with bacon, right?
And trust me when I say… this is THE Appetizer Recipe your friends and family will go crazy for!
It’s a surefire crowd-pleaser that will disappear before your eyes!
Without a doubt, these crockpot smokies are the perfect Easy Crock Pot Recipe for your parties, game day, and holiday gatherings!
Be sure to try this fan-favorite Crockpot Bacon Spinach Dip, too!
So are you ready to make some sensational bacon wrapped little smokies smothered with brown sugar?
Believe me, it’s so much easier than you think!
Go grab your Crock Pot and let’s get started…
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Ingredients
You’ll just need a few simple ingredients to prepare these bacon wrapped smokies in the slow cooker.
- Little Smokies
- Bacon
- Brown Sugar – use this trick to Keep Brown Sugar Soft
You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to get the job done.
That’s it. You’ll just need 3 easy slow cooker ingredients!
How to Make Bacon Wrapped Smokies
So how do you prepare ready to eat smokies in the crockpot?
Just follow these simple steps to prepare your own amazing brown sugar bacon wrapped smokies…
1. Start by cutting each strip of bacon into thirds.
2. Next, add brown sugar to your Crock Pot.
3. Now, wrap each Smokie with a piece of bacon and secure with toothpick.
4. Top with more brown sugar and let your Slow Cooker do the rest! (see recipe card for how long to cook bacon wrapped smokies in a crock pot)
5. Now all that’s left to do is go mingle with your guests, and dig in with some toothpicks!
See, I told you this was going to be EASY!!
And trust me… when you know how to make smokies in a crock pot, you’ll be looking for any excuse to prepare these little beauties!!
Who knew preparing these 3 ingredient little smokies could so simple… and yet so life changing!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Can You Eat Lil Smokies Cold?
You sure can!
Lil Smokies are fully cooked and only need to be reheated, so if you’d prefer to eat them cold, go for it!
However, if you’ll be wrapping them in bacon, make sure to fully cook the bacon wrapped smokies first, then if you have any leftovers you can enjoy them cold or reheated.
If you have any leftovers after your party, just store them in an airtight container in your fridge, and enjoy cold or reheated the next day.
What’s Good to Eat with Lil Smokies?
There are so many delicious sides that pair well with this recipe for smokies wrapped in bacon.
Whether you’re serving them for breakfast and dinner… or as an appetizer, here are some tasty sides you can serve with your little smokies:
- Bacon Hashbrown and Egg Casserole
- Chex Mix
- Chips
- Cold Veggies and Dip
- Crackers
- Creamy Hashbrown Casserole
- Crock Pot Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
- French Fries
- Hot Skillet Queso Dip
- Potato Wedges
- Sweet Potato Fries
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Bacon Wrapped Smokies Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about these Brown Sugar Crockpot Smokies…
Diane writes: “Very good and easy.”
Karen writes: “I make these in the crockpot all the time. People absolutely love them. Using the crockpot leaves my oven available for other kinds of appetizers.”
Tricia writes: “These turned out perfect”
Laura writes: “Made these for a party and they were delish. Huge hit!”
Shannon writes: “Family favorite!”
Kaitlyn writes: “This was a huge hit at Thanksgiving. My family ate the entire batch before we even ate dinner!”
Mark writes: “Very easy to make and really tasty”
Laura writes: “These are awesome for parties, I never have any leftovers”
Dalin writes: “Great potluck food”
Chantille writes: “Made these for our Super Bowl Party and they were absolutely amazing! New favorite for sure!”
Paige writes: “Favorite party appetizers”
Bryn writes: “I added a little bit of maple syrup in the crockpot with the smokies and it turned out delicious. They were gone an hour into the party. Will definitely be making again.”
Bacon Wrapped Smokies
Ingredients
- 13 ounces Lil Smokies (1 package)
- 16 ounces Bacon
- 1¾ cup Brown Sugar
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Pour 1 cup of Brown Sugar on the bottom of your Crockpot.
- Cut strips of Bacon into thirds.
- Wrap each strip of Bacon around 1 Lil Smokie, then poke a Toothpick through to keep it in place.
- Place Bacon Wrapped Smokies into Crockpot.
- Cover Smokies in Crockpot by sprinkling on remaining ¾ cup Brown Sugar.
- Cook on HIGH for approx. 3 – 3.5 hours, or until bacon is completely cooked.
- Occasionally move smokies around in Crockpot to ensure they cook evenly. ENJOY!!
Notes
- Can You Eat Lil Smokies Cold? You sure can! Lil Smokies are fully cooked and only need to be reheated, so if you'd prefer to eat them cold, go for it! However, if you'll be wrapping them in bacon, make sure to fully cook the bacon wrapped smokies first, then if you have any leftovers you can enjoy them cold or reheated.
- How To Store Smokies: If you have any leftovers after your party, just store them in an airtight container in your fridge, and enjoy cold or reheated the next day.
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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Like this recipe? Rate & comment below!Wasn’t this Lil smokies crockpot recipe SO easy?
A BIG thanks to frugal friend Linda for sharing this fabulous recipe!
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So have you tried this Crockpot Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipe yet?
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I would love to try some of these wonderful sounding recipes but I WANT the colorful crockpot so I can take it to friend’s homes. Where do I get this? This is my second time to ask and I am anxious.
Carol Harringon
Hi Carol ~ I found the crock pot at Target. Isn’t it SO cute?? 🙂
Will the bacon cook better or get more crunchy if you cook it in the oven for a little bit first?
Do I need to use dark or light brown sugar?
As I mentioned, I’ve made these several times and it doesn’t matter the color of brown sugar. It turns out crazy delicious either way. 🙂
Can I cut th bacon in half instead of thirds to have more bacon? Will it cook??
I’ve made these several times and you can use half cut bacon but the third cut wraps perfectly around the sausage and makes them bite size.
Have you ever added coca cola to this recipe? My mother-in-law remembers adding a can of coke.
Hi Tammy ~ I haven’t tried Coke with this recipe, but used it on this Kielbasa and it was AMAZING!
You can find that recipe here: https://thefrugalgirls.com/?p=164672
Do I need to add any water?
No water is necessary ~ the bacon and smokies will cook in the juices released. Hope that helps! 😉
Do you leave the cover off while cooking or on?
that wrapped bacon was amazing, i just finished it today and let me tell ya that was amazing in every way possible thank you for sharing and highly recommended, go bacon !!!! 🙂
Can these be cooked on low in a 2 qt crock pot for a longer period of time?
At some point do you drain all that grease? I’ve made these in the oven before
Hi Donna ~ you can serve directly from the Crockpot, or you can drain and transfer the smokies to a plate for serving without the juices. Hope that helps! 😉
Can I double or triple this recipe??
Hi Teri ~ yes… you can definitely make the recipe larger, however they cook best if each smokie is touching the bottom of the crockpot while cooking in one layer, so it will just depend on the size of your slow cooker. Hope that helps!
I’ve tripled this and had the smokies almost fill the crockpot. They do taste better when they touch the bottom but they are still crazy delicious if they don’t.