Candied Bacon Pigs

If you have seen recipes for little smokies wrapped in bacon, this recipe takes it a couple steps further. It’s totally worth the extra work and always gobbled up quickly!

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step: 2

Wrap each little sausage with 1/3 slice of bacon, and secure them with toothpicks.

Step: 3

Place the appetizers on a large baking sheet and sprinkle with 3/4 cup of brown sugar.

Step: 4

Bake in the preheated oven until the sugar is melted and bubbling, about 40 minutes; turn the appetizers after 20 minutes.

Step: 5

Remove the appetizers from the baking sheet with a slotted spoon, and place into a slow cooker. Sprinkle the remaining 3/4 cup of brown sugar and the five-spice powder over the smokies, and drizzle with the cola. If desired, add hot sauce to taste.

Step: 6

Set the cooker to High, and cook 4 hours. Serve warm.

Per Serving: 291 calories; protein 10.5g; carbohydrates 24.3g; fat 17.1g; cholesterol 41.3mg; sodium 752.4mg.

Great taste and easy , these snack work for any meeting or gathering . When throwing a get-together , big or small , you can’t forget the appetizers . We’ve collect with others of our best appetizer menus that are sure to suprrise your guests. From lips to spreads and everything in between, you’re sure to find the perfect appetizer for any gathering .

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