Cajun Bacon Wrapped Sausages

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Cajun Bacon Wrapped Sausages are a tasty appetizer that is made with mini smoked sausages, bacon, brown sugar, and cajun seasoning. The best part about this recipe is that it has only 4 ingredients and it’s super easy to make. Bring it to your next potluck or holiday party and watch them disappear.

This is the best cocktail appetizer dish because people can eat the bacon-wrapped sausages right off the toothpick. There is no need for forks and knives and they’re basically mess-free. These Vienna sausages are sweet, savory, and spicy all at once which is an amazing combination of flavor all in one bite. Your friends and family will request this dish at every party you go to this year.

Ingredients

Bacon: Thick smoked bacon adds amazing savory flavor to this dish.

Mini smoked sausages: You can find mini sausages by the pepperoni slices in your grocery store.

Brown sugar: Light or dark brown sugar will work here. The brown sugar will caramelize in the oven and be a deliciously crunchy and sweet contrast to the savory flavors.

Cajun seasoning: Buy your favorite cajun seasoning blend in the spice aisle of the grocery store. You can also order it online if you can’t find it at the store.

How to make cajun bacon-wrapped sausages:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil.

2. Cut the strips of bacon into thirds and wrap each sausage with bacon.

cut bacon laying under a sausage on a wooden cutting board

3. Combine the brown sugar and Cajun seasoning and roll each sausage in the sugar mixture.

rolling bacon wrapped sausages in brown sugar

4. Place the coated sausages on the lined baking sheet.

bacon wrapped sausages on aluminum foil on a baking sheet

5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the bacon is cooked and slightly crispy.

Tips for Success:

Here are some tips and tricks to make these the best cajun bacon-wrapped sausages you’ve ever had:

If you want to cut out the bacon, you can roll the sausages with crescent roll dough instead.
Add a bit of cheese between the sausage and bacon for a melty and rich dish.
Wrap the sausages in puff pastry dough for a fun, puffy change in flavor and texture.

How to serve cajun bacon-wrapped sausages:

These sausages are delicious homemade appetizers that you can serve with other appetizers or with the main course.

Some dishes that these sausages go well with are Honey Pecan Chicken, Instant Pot Boneless Ham, Instant Pot Black Pepper Chicken, or Skillet Pork Chops with Apples.

FAQs:

Can you make these sausages in an air fryer?

Yes, you can definitely make these sausages in an air fryer or convection microwave. It will save space in the oven for other dishes. The air fryer takes less time to heat up and won’t heat your whole kitchen.

Do I need to use cajun seasoning?

No, if you don’t like cajun seasoning you can use barbecue or steak seasoning instead.

Is this dish gluten-free?

Yes, there is no gluten in this dish as opposed to traditional pigs in a blanket.

Yield: 10 servings