Bacon-wrapped Sausage Coins with Apricot Dipping Sauce

==Description==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Yield: 6 to 8 servings
* Source: South Idaho Press, Tuesday, February 20, 2007
* Typed by: Susan Godfrey
==Ingredients==
* ½ cup apricot preserves
* 1 tbsp water
* 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
* 2 tsp soy sauce
* 1 tsp Dijon mustard
* ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste (optional)
* 1 lb Bryan Smoked sausage, any variety, cut into ⅓-inch rounds
* 1 lb Bryan Sweet Hickory smoked bacon, each slice cut into 3 pieces
==Directions==
# Combine preserves, water, lime juice, soy sauce, mustard and pepper flakes in a blender or food processor.
# Puree until ingredients are blended and mixture is smooth.
# Pour sauce into a small bowl, cover and refrigerate.
# (sauce can be made 5 days in advance).
# Preheat oven to 350°F.
# Line a large baking sheet with sides with parchment paper or a baking mat.
# Wrap each sausage round with a slice of bacon; secure with a wooden pick and set on prepared baking sheet.
# Bake until bacon is brown and crisp, about 20 to 25 minutes per side.
# Remove baking sheet from oven, transfer bacon-wrapped sausage coins to paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat.
# Spoon sausage into a small bowl and set in center of large serving platter.
# Arrange wrapped sausage coins around sauce bowl.
# Serve immediately.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Sausage Recipes
Category:Bacon Recipes
Category:Apricot Recipes