Smoky Bacon Sausage Bites (Printable Version)

Smoky sausage rounds wrapped in crisp bacon with creamy cheese, jalapeños, and a sweet honey glaze.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Meat

01 - 1 lb smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into 1-inch rounds
02 - 12 slices bacon, halved

→ Dairy

03 - 1 cup cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese

→ Produce

05 - 1-2 fresh jalapeños, sliced

→ Seasonings & Sweeteners

06 - 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar glaze
07 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
08 - 1/2 tsp paprika

→ Miscellaneous

09 - Toothpicks for securing bacon

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil and a wire rack if available.
02 - Cut smoked sausage into 1-inch thick rounds.
03 - Wrap each sausage round with half a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
04 - Sprinkle garlic powder and paprika evenly over the bacon-wrapped sausage bites.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until bacon is crisp.
06 - Combine cream cheese and shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese until smooth.
07 - Spoon the cheese mixture onto each baked sausage bite, brush lightly with honey or brown sugar glaze, then top with jalapeño slices.
08 - Broil for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese bubbles and glaze caramelizes.
09 - Allow to cool slightly before serving warm, optionally garnished with parsley.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For alternative sweetness, substitute honey with maple syrup. Add crushed red pepper for extra heat or use pepper jack cheese for a spicier variation. These bites can also be prepared using an air fryer.

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