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Smokin’ Hot Smokies

Whether you’re a host or a guest, with these Smokin’ Hot Smokies, you’ll be the hit of the party!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Servings: 40

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 oz.) pkg. cocktail sausages
  • 14 to 15 strips bacon
  • cups brown sugar, divided
  • ½ tsp. five-spice powder
  • ¾ cup cola
  • wooden toothpicks

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13" baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. 
  • Cut each bacon strip crosswise into 3 even pieces.
  • Wrap cut pieces of bacon around individual cocktail sausages.
  • Insert a wooden toothpick through the bacon-wrapped cocktail sausage, securing the ingredients together.
  • Place the bacon-wrapped smokies in the baking pan and sprinkle with 3/4 cup brown sugar. Bake about 40 minutes or until sugar is bubbly.
  • Spray a 3-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. 
  • Transfer sausages to prepared cooker. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup brown sugar and five-spice powder. Drizzle with cola and hot sauce.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.