Appetizer: United States – Maple-Dijon Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies
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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.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 6
Calories: 51 kcal
Carbohydrates: 12.7 g
Protein: 0.2 g
Fat: 0.2 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Fiber: 0.2 g
Sugar: 11.2 g
Sodium: 59 mg
Potassium: 47 mg
Calcium: 22 mg
Iron: 0.1 mg
Vitamin A: 0 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 0 mg
Nutrition estimated: November 5, 2026
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Fiber, Sugar, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.