When Tim and I began looking for a house in the neighborhood we moved into last October, one of the things I really liked about it was the real community it is. We have a very active homeowners association and lots of neighborhood activities. I was thrilled to find there is a monthly BUNCO group. I played BUNCO years ago with a great group of girlfriends in Kansas City, if you haven't played it's what we always called an excuse game. An excuse for a bunch of women to get together and talk!
I joined our BUNCO group the first month after we moved in. I was welcomed with open arms, everyone is so friendly. This just reconfirmed what I already knew, Tim and I made a great decision moving to Riverside Lakes. December BUNCO was a pot luck and a yankee gift exchange. I was lucky enough to draw number one! I got to choose from all of the gifts, or at least the ones that hadn't already been stolen twice. I chose a high heel cake server!
It so happens Gayla who brought the cake server for the gift exchange also made a delicious appetizer, Drunken Little Smokies! I made these for Tim and I for New Year's Eve. They're a fun change from the typical BBQ Smokies.
DRUNK BACON & BROWN SUGAR LIL SMOKIES
one pack Lil' Smokies
one can cola
one cup brown sugar
spiced rum
one pack of bacon
Toothpicks
1. Cut bacon into 2-1/2 to 3 inch strips.
2. Wrap Lil smokies in bacon; Place toothpick through center.
3. Place cup of brown sugar, Cola and rum in a saucepan over medium-low heat (until sugar has dissolved). Reduce to low heat and continue to cook until sauce thickens.
4. Preheat oven to 400°F.
5. Place Lil' Smokies on a baking sheet, brush with Sugar-Cola mixture and bake in oven until bacon is crisp.
6. Remove from oven and dip in Sugar-Cola sauce. Place in slow cooker to keep warm. ENJOY.
I am linking this to Tasty Tuesday.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
This has got to be good!
ReplyDeleteRita
I've never had smokies, they sure do look good!
ReplyDeleteThese sound yummy!
ReplyDeleteI love it when life gives us such wonderful neighbors and friends. It is the frosting on the cupcake!
Isn't it wonderful to live in a great neighborhood?
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great treat, glad you're enjoying your new neighborhood:@)
ReplyDeleteYour new neighborhood sounds lovely, I think you really lucked out! I have never played Bunco but it sure sounds like a good time.
ReplyDeleteThese smokies sound like something my husband would go crazy over, I am bookmarking this to make for him. I never know what to do with them other than crockpot w/ brown sugar or BBQ but he loves them and he loves bacon so I'm sure these will be a hit!
Your neighborhood sounds so fun and these look like a perfect appetizer! I'm thinking Super Bowl food for sure. The hubbs loves little smokies :)
ReplyDeleteI've never played BUNCO but have heard good things. I think I need to start a group to get together and play it. And eat delicious finger foods like this!
ReplyDelete