Superbowl Fav: Bacon Wrapped Smokies

I got this recipe from another coworker, and its been a hit every time he and I have made it for a party. We are having it tonight while we watch the Super Bowl.

1 package Little Smokies
1 lb. bacon
vinegar
brown sugar
toothpicks

Cut bacon strips in 3rds. (You may have some left over. Use another package of Smokies or fry up the bacon and use for another recipe.)
Wrap a raw bacon strip around each sausage and secure with a toothpick.
Place in a glass pan.
Sprinkle the brown sugar over all and drizzle the vinegar over it. At this point you can bake or refrigerate a few hours to overnight.
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. May remove to a small crockpot to keep warm, or eat right away. I have frozen these successfully, both raw and leftovers.

White Bean Chicken Chili

This recipe is from a coworker. He and his daughter have won several chili cookoffs with it.

48 oz. Great northern beans

4 c. cooked chicken breast, shredded

1 T. olive oil

2 medium onions diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 (4 oz.) cans chopped green chilies

2 tsp. Ground cumin

1 ½ tsp. Dried oregano

½ tsp. Cayenne pepper (optional)

6 c. chicken broth

3 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

sour cream for garnish

Heat oil in sauce pan. Add onions and sauté until tender. Add garlic, chilies, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper. Saute 2 min. In large pot boil broth and add beans. Add Chicken to the above mixture. Add 1-2 cups of cheese (don’t boil or cheese will burn on bottom). I use my cast iron dutch oven to simmer slowly for a while before I add the cheese. Makes about 4 quarts.

Use sour cream to garnish.