There’s a reason why they call bacon the “vegetarian’s kryptonite”.
It’s because it’s very good.
Mr. Suburble and I were first introduced to the magic that are bacon-wrapped sausages at our friend, Katie’s, house. During a party, she put a casserole dish full of these little gems onto the table.
And the carnivores swarmed.
They happily devoured these little meat-nuggets, and Mr. Suburble looked at me and said, “You need to get this recipe!”
So I did.
- 2 pkgs breakfast sausage
- 2 pkgs bacon (I prefer maple)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- Skewers (I use metal, but wood will work)
- Metal wrapped pan with metal rack
- Place sausages in saucepan full of boiling until cooked (about 15+ min)
- Place sausages aside until cool
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Once cool, cut sausages into approximately 1/2" wide slices
- Cut raw bacon slices into thirds
- Wrap sausages in bacon and put on skewer
- Place skewer onto rack (on foil-covered pan)
- Complete all skewers, then rub over the meat with 1/2 of brown sugar
- Flip the skewers and rub the rest of the sugar over the skewers
- Place pan into oven and cook skewers for approximately 15 minutes (or until bacon crisps up)
- Flip skewers and continue to cook them for another 15 minutes
- Remove pan and leave to cool until skewer can be handled
- Place in serving dish and serve with toothpicks.
The first time I boiled the sausages, Mr. Suburble looked at me funny. “That doesn’t seem right….”
But it’s the right way to do it. Just trust me.
I like to use a metal skewer (only because they’re large and I always have them on hand, unlike the wooden skewers, which are hit-or-miss in this house).
Remember – they get hot in the oven! Use an oven mitt to handle them.
The pan should be covered in foil. The bacon will drip a lot – and I mean a LOT – of fat during the cooking process. The foil keeps the pan from being ruined and makes clean-up much easier.
I think the secret lies in the brown sugar. The caramelized bacon “wrapper” is a perfect compliment to the little sausage center.
Mr. Suburble often asks if he can have a skewer.
I do my best to look horrified and swat him away.
And voila! Your little meat-treats are ready to be presented!
This is a perfect dish for an evening gathering, or as a side-dish for brunch.
I know that these are going to make an appearance on Christmas morning AND at New Year’s Eve in our house. Mr. Suburble would be bitterly disappointed if they didn’t.
8 comments
Kara
As my husband always says, anything wrapped in bacon must be good! 😉
Tara
Your hubby and my hubby would most definitely get along! 🙂 Bacon makes everything better!
Mel
My husband would be your new best friend if you served these to him!
Tara
If you lived closer, I’d invite you and your gang of six over. And the men could eat meat-nuggets while you taught me how to knit! 🙂
Shannah @ Just Us Four
These sound really interesting. I bet my husband {the bacon lover} would love this!
Tara
If your hubby is anything like mine, he’d love them! If you try them, let me know what you think!
Marilyn
You had me and my guys at bacon! MMMMMMMMM