Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Sausages: Crowd-Pleasing Party Snack

Crispy bacon-wrapped mini sausages make an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer for parties, holidays, or a simple weeknight snack.

Serve them with a simple two-ingredient creamy dip or your favorite condiments. They’re quick to prepare and taste great warm straight from the oven.

The recipe calls for mini sausages, bacon, maple syrup and a sprinkling of coconut sugar (or brown sugar). The sweet glaze caramelizes while baking, giving a delicious contrast to the savory bacon.

Bacon Wrapped Sausages Ingredients

See the recipe card below for exact measurements and details.

• Sausages: Mini sausages, little smokies, cocktail sausages, or cut larger sausages into thirds.
• Bacon: Regular unsmoked or smoked bacon both work well.
• Maple syrup: Helps the sugar stick and creates a lovely glaze.
• Coconut sugar: Or substitute light or dark brown sugar.

How to Make Bacon Wrapped Sausages

1. Prepare: Preheat the oven to 170°C (338°F). Halve the bacon slices lengthwise.
2. Wrap: Wrap one bacon half around each mini sausage.
3. Skewer: Thread 4–6 wrapped sausages in a single layer onto each skewer (or secure each piece with a toothpick).
4. Glaze: Brush the sausages with maple syrup and sprinkle lightly with coconut or brown sugar.
5. Bake: Place the skewers in a baking dish (resting one end on the edge helps crisp the bacon) and bake 20–22 minutes until golden and crispy. If needed, briefly grill for 1–2 minutes to finish—watch closely to avoid burning.
6. Serve: Arrange on a platter, garnish with chopped chives, and offer your favorite dip.

Tips and Tricks

• Line the baking dish with aluminium foil for easy cleanup.
• Rest one end of the skewer on the edge of the dish or place skewers over a rack for extra crispiness.
• If you don’t have skewers, use toothpicks to hold each roll together.
• Don’t skip the sugar—caramelization adds great flavor.
• Optional: drain excess bacon fat by resting cooked sausages briefly on paper towels before serving.

Possible Variations

• Bacon options: swap for turkey bacon, beef bacon, pancetta, or prosciutto.
• Sausage options: use turkey, chicken, chorizo or vegetarian mini sausages.
• Sweeteners: replace maple syrup with honey, agave or date syrup; or use a savory glaze like barbecue sauce.
• Sugar substitute: brown sugar works well instead of coconut sugar, or omit if preferred.
• Add spices: garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, cinnamon or chili flakes for extra flavor.

Best served with

• Mashed potatoes and steamed veg for a main-course option
• A creamy two-ingredient dip (mayonnaise + ketchup) or mustard-based sauces as a simple accompaniment
• Other finger foods and appetizers when serving a larger spread

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