Appetizer: United States – Maple-Dijon Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies
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Serving Size: 6
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Additional
2 min
Total
32 min
Ingredients
24 little smokies 12 bacon strips, halved crosswise 1 / 3 cup (80 ml) pure maple syrup 2 tbsp (30 ml) Dijon mustard Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Toothpicks
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and set a rack on top if available. 2. Wrap each little smokie with a half strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick. 3. Whisk maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and a few grinds of black pepper. Brush a thin coat onto each wrapped smokie. 4. Place on the rack and bake 15–20 minutes, brushing once more halfway through, until bacon is glazed and crisp. 5. Let rest 2 minutes and serve warm.
Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 6
Calories: 51 kcal**
Carbohydrates: 12.7 g**
Protein: 0.2 g**
Fat: 0.2 g**
Saturated fat: 0 g**
Fiber: 0.2 g**
Sugar: 11.2 g**
Sodium: 59 mg**
Potassium: 47 mg**
Calcium: 22 mg**
Iron: 0.1 mg**
Vitamin A: 0 µg RAE**
Vitamin C: 0 mg**
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:36:51+00:00
*Nutrition is estimated using recipe ingredients, serving size, and USDA data. Actual values may vary.
**This value excludes unavailable contributions for this nutrient and is not a complete total.