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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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Awesome Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
Awesome Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts are beautifully wrapped Brussel sprouts in strips of bacon then brushed with a maple, brown sugar glaze and baked until golden brown. This is one MUST make appetizer this holiday season!
Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pound bacon cut in half
- ½ cup real maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and set aside.
- Trim the stem ends of 1 pound Brussels sprouts and add them to a medium bowl. Toss them with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- Wrap each Brussels sprout with a half slice of the 1 pound bacon cut in half and secure with a toothpick. Lay them onto the baking sheet so they don't touch.
- In a small bowl whisk together ½ cup real maple syrup and 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar. Use a pastry brush to brush this over the tops of the Brussels sprouts.
- 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. Serve warm.
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Nutrition
Calories: 464kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 12gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 524mgPotassium: 512mgFiber: 3gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 598IUVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Great for tailgate
Absolutely delicious! Everyone loved them at our Nee Year’s Eve party. Will definitely make them again … and again.
What dip recipe would you use for these bacon wrapped brussel sprouts
I love using Homemade Ranch Dressing or this delicious Whipped Feta Dip
Can I make these in an air fryer instead of baking them or will they not have the same consistency? If so, how long in the air fryer pls?
I haven’t tried that with this recipe before but that sounds delicious! You could try adding the bacon and use this recipe to try it out! Crispy Parmesan Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
These was were so darn good and easy!! Will definitely make them again!!
how do you like it does it taste delicious is it yummy
I am trying your bacon wrapped Brussel sprouts. Super easy.
What dip is with the brussel sprouts?
It is a homemade ranch dip that we get at our local grocery store. I will be making it soon!
What kind of dip was that and how do you make it
It is a homemade ranch dip that we get at our local grocery store. I will be making it soon!
Can you prepare them the day before?
Yes, these taste best served out of the oven but you can make them ahead of time. Once they are cooked, let cool then store in the refrigerator for 24 hours in an airtight container. When ready to heat up use the oven at 350*F to warm them until they are hot and ready to serve.
Can you prepare them a day before without baking them?
hi these look amazing I see in the picture you have a dip could you share what that is made of.
Yes, it is just creamy, homemade ranch dressing.
just wondering what you are using for a dip for the brussel sprouts when they are cooked.
It is a ranch dip.
What kind of dip serving with them?
It is ranch dip.
These look amazing! I notice that you picture shows serving these appetizers with a dip. Any suggestions on the best dip for this appetizer?
That dip is just a homemade ranch or just using a simple ranch bottle will work too.
I love the idea that I can use this recipe for many more wrappable foods such as shrimp.
I’m looking forward to making these and others during the Christmas Holidays.
Can you use frozen Brussel sprouts in this recipe?
Yes, that will work well too. Just let them thaw before making them.
Can I use frozen Brussels sprouts to wrap them in bacon… if so can I have a simple recipe
You can use frozen but I would let them thaw first (and make sure that you drain off any excess liquid). Then you can use this recipe with them as written!