Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies with BBQ Seasoning and Golden Monk Fruit
Ingredients:
- 1 package of little smokies sausages (about 14 oz)
- 1 package of bacon (12 oz)
- 2-3 tablespoons BBQ seasoning (choose your favorite brand or make your own)
- 1-2 teaspoons Golden Monk Fruit sweetener (adjust depending on your preferred level of sweetness)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven
Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This will ensure that the bacon crisps up nicely while the sausages cook through. Make sure to line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easier cleanup. - Prepare the Bacon
Take the package of bacon and cut it into three equal lengths. This will allow each slice of bacon to wrap around the little smokies sausages properly. For an easier time cutting, you can freeze the bacon for a few minutes before slicing. - Wrap the Little Smokies
Take one little smokie sausage and wrap it with one of the bacon pieces. Make sure the bacon wraps tightly around the sausage, securing the ends if needed. You can use toothpicks to hold the bacon in place, but it’s not necessary since the bacon should stay secure during baking. - Arrange in Casserole Dish
Once all the little smokies are wrapped in bacon, place them in a single layer in a casserole dish. Make sure they are not overlapping too much, so each one has enough space for the bacon to cook and crisp up evenly. - Season the Snacks
Sprinkle the BBQ seasoning generously over the bacon-wrapped sausages. Feel free to go heavy on the seasoning; this is the flavor profile that will give your snack that smoky, savory goodness. Afterward, sprinkle the Golden Monk Fruit sweetener over the top. The sweetener is the key to balancing the savory bacon and smoky BBQ spices with just the right amount of sweetness. If you want a more intense flavor, feel free to add a bit more seasoning or sweetener. - Bake in the Oven
Place the casserole dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the bacon is golden brown and crispy. If you like your bacon extra crispy, you can let them bake for a few extra minutes, but keep an eye on them to avoid burning the edges. - Finish and Cool
Once the bacon is crispy and the sausages are cooked through, remove the casserole dish from the oven. Carefully transfer the sausages from the hot dish to a cooling rack or a separate plate to allow them to cool for a few minutes. This will also help prevent them from sticking to the pan and make for easier cleanup. - Enjoy!
Serve these delicious bacon-wrapped little smokies as a snack on their own or pair them with a dipping sauce of your choice (though they’re just as tasty on their own!). These make for an easy, grab-and-go snack that can also satisfy those sugar cravings, all while sticking to your carnivore eating plan.
Additional Tips:
- Seasoning: Don’t be afraid to really load up on the BBQ seasoning and Golden Monk Fruit; the bacon needs that extra flavor to balance its richness.
- Cool Time: Let them cool for a few minutes before eating. This will allow the flavors to set in and make them less greasy when you take a bite.
- Batch Size: If you’re making a bigger batch, feel free to adjust the quantities accordingly and use multiple casserole dishes to ensure each piece is spaced out evenly.
Enjoy this savory, sweet, and super satisfying carnivore snack that’s perfect for a quick bite or to curb sugar cravings!
Does that work for you? Let me know if you’d like to tweak anything!