Appetizer: United States – Spicy Sriracha and Brown Sugar Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies
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Serving Size: 6
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Ingredients
24 little smokies 12 strips bacon, halved crosswise 1 / 2 cup packed brown sugar (100 g) 1 to 2 tbsp Sriracha (15 to 30 ml) 1 tsp lime juice (5 ml), optional Toothpicks to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil. 2. Mix brown sugar with Sriracha and lime juice until cohesive (mixture will be thick). 3. Wrap each little smokie with a half strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Press a small amount of the sugar-Sriracha mixture onto each wrapped smokie. 4. Arrange on the baking sheet and bake 15–20 minutes until bacon is cooked and sugar caramelizes, watching for burning due to sugar. 5. Serve immediately while sticky and warm.
Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 6
Calories: 70 kcal**
Carbohydrates: 17.7 g**
Protein: 0.2 g**
Fat: 0.1 g**
Fiber: 0.1 g**
Sugar: 17.2 g**
Sodium: 145 mg**
Potassium: 44 mg**
Calcium: 15 mg**
Iron: 0.23 mg**
Vitamin A: 9 µg RAE**
Vitamin C: 2 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.