Awesome Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
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By Alyssa Rivers
on Dec 08, 2019, Updated May 09, 2020 |
Awesome Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts are surrounded in strips of salty bacon, then brushed with a maple, brown sugar glaze, and baked until golden brown. This is one MUST-make appetizer this holiday season!
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- Flavor Combination: The flavor combination of Brussels sprouts and bacon is fantastic. While the bacon adds a smoky richness, the sprouts contribute a delightful earthiness that balances the dish perfectly.
- Easy to Make: These are so easy to make. First, season the sprouts, then wrap them in bacon, and finally, bake until crispy.
- BACON! I don’t know about you but I think everything tastes better with bacon! Try my bacon crackers, bacon-wrapped pickles, and my jalapeño bacon cheeseball!
What you need to make bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts
The ingredients are simple and delicious. You probably already have them at home. You’ll appreciate how quickly they come together, and everyone will enjoy them. Your kids will actually eat their vegetables!
- Brussels Sprouts: A healthy, hearty vegetable.
- Salt and pepper: To taste.
- Bacon: Adds a wonderful, savory, smokey flavor that is unmatched.
- Maple syrup: The perfectly sweet complement to the salty bacon.
- Brown sugar: Provides a depth of sugary sweetness to enjoy.
How to make bacon wrapped Brussels sprouts
- Prepare the baking sheet: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and set aside. Trim the stem ends off the Brussels sprouts and then put them into a medium bowl, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Wrap: Cut the bacon in half, then wrap each Brussels sprout and secure it with a toothpick. Lay them onto the baking sheet.
- Making the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup and brown sugar, then brush on top of the Brussels sprouts.
- Bake: Bake for 30 minutes, tossing them halfway through until the bacon is crisp and Brussels sprouts are tender. Remove immediately from the baking sheet and place them on a serving dish.
Tips for making bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts
- How to pick: When purchasing Brussels spouts, look for ones that are tightly packed. Look for bright green and avoid any yellow leaves. The smaller Brussels sprouts are known to have a sweeter flavoring and cook thoroughly better.
- How do you prep: First cut off the rough edges of the Brussels sprouts and remove any rough edges or damaged leaves. Wash your Brussels sprouts thoroughly.
- Cut in half?: for this recipe, there is no need to cut the Brussels sprouts in half. It is best to bake them whole.
- Add a toothpick: I find it easier to wrap the bacon over the Brussels sprouts than to use a toothpick to hold it together while baking.
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and set aside. Trim the stem ends of the Brussels sprouts and put into a medium bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Cut the bacon in half and wrap each brussels sprout with bacon and secure with a toothpick. Lay them onto the baking sheet.
In a small bowl whisk together the maple syrup and brown sugar. Brush on top of the Brussels sprouts.
Bake for 30 minutes tossing them half way through until the bacon is crisp and Brussels sprouts are tender. Remove immediately from the baking sheet and place them on a serving dish.
Calories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 262mgPotassium: 256mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 299IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.