Sweet and Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Smokies

I got this recipe off my co-worker Rita at our New hire training pot luck.  This is the easiest, yummiest appetizer EVER.  I need to make a double batch next time.  They are completely addicting and they turn you into a greedy little pork lover...if you're not already.  ;)  I think Michael Symon would be proud.

Sweet and Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Smokies

From Rita

Ingredients:

1 package beef Smokies

1 1/2 packages bacon, sliced in half

1 cup dark brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl combine brown sugar, cumin, and chili powder; set aside.
3. Wrap one piece on bacon (half a slice) around one Smokie and secure with a toothpick.  Repeate for remaining Smokies and bacon until all Smokies are wrapped.
4. Place Smokies in a 9" x 13" baking dish.  Sprinkle with brown sugar mixture.
5. Bake for 1 hour.
6. Serve immediately, or put Smokies into a crock pot, pour pan juices over the top, and keep covered on WARM setting.
7. Eat, die, and go to heaven.  Seriously.

{Uncooked}

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