Appetizer: United States – Maple-Dijon Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies

Maple-Dijon Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies recipe
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.
Nutrition Information

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Recipe Metadata
Recipe ID
2063
Country
United States
Region
North America
URL
https://kitchen2mytable.com/view_recipe_data.php?id=2063

Important Cooking Safety Notice

Please ensure all proteins are cooked to a safe internal temperature:

  • Chicken & Poultry: 165°F (74°C)
  • Ground Meats (Beef, Pork, Lamb): 160°F (71°C)
  • Whole Cuts of Pork, Beef, Veal, Lamb: 145°F (63°C) plus a 3-minute rest
  • Fish & Shellfish: 145°F (63°C)

Always use a food thermometer to verify doneness. Stay safe and enjoy cooking!