Bacon-Wrapped Cocktail Sausages - bacon

Method

• Precook the bacon to eliminate shrinkage.
• To do this, lay out the bacon in a single layer on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.
• Put it into a cold oven, then turn oven on to 400 F. Set the timer for 12 minutes and bake.
• Then pull the pan out and remove bacon to a paper towel to drain grease.
• Let bacon cool before proceeding (this step can be done a day or two ahead of time).
• Cut the bacon in half at the center.
• Wrap half a slice of bacon around each sausage link.
• Arrange the sausages side by side on a large baking sheet lined with foil.
• Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar (optional).
• If desired, you can make these ahead and refrigerate for up to 2 days, then bake as directed.
• Bake at 425 F for 13-15 minutes, until heated through and bacon edges are crispy.
• Spread BBQ sauce on a serving platter, then top with the hot bacon-wrapped sausages.
• Serve warm.