Looking for a tasty and easy-to-prepare appetizer or side dish that’s sure to impress? Look no further than these delectable Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts! This dish combines the irresistible savory flavor of bacon with the earthy sweetness of roasted Brussels sprouts, all brushed with a deliciously rich maple syrup glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven.

Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or just looking for a quick and easy snack to enjoy with friends, these bacon-wrapped sprouts are the perfect choice. And best of all, they’re incredibly simple to make! With just a little bit of prep work, you can have a batch of these delicious appetizers ready to serve in under an hour.

So why not give these Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts a try? Your taste buds (and your guests!) will thank you!

TIPS FOR MAKING BACON WRAPPED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

• used to smallest to medium Brussels sprouts about the size of this recipe. They have a sweeter flavor and are easier to wrap with bacon, cooking evenly all over. If you can only find larger brussels sprouts, you may need to increase the cooking time, especially if you feel the need to add extra bacon to cover them.
• Don’t skip using the parchment paper. Or you’ll have to do some scrubbing afterward, as the sticky syrup will be hard to remove.
• Don’t cut your buds in half but bake them whole.
• You may find it easier to use one toothpick per sprout to hold the bacon in place while it bakes.
• Baking time can vary depending on the thickness of the bacon you choose to use. I’ve used thin bacon for this recipe, so if you’re using thick bacon, adjust the cook time accordingly. Keep an eye on them so they don’t burn.

WHAT TYPE OF BACON IS BEST TO USE?

• There are different opinions on this, so it really depends on your preference. Thin bacon tends to cook faster and get nice and crispy in less time, while thicker bacon will provide a heartier flavor and roasts beautifully alongside the Brussels sprouts.
• If you’re not sure, try a batch with thin bacon and then a batch with thick bacon and see which you enjoy the most.

DO I NEED TO PREPARE MY BRUSSELS SPROUTS?

Depending on what you buy, namely Brussels sprouts that are still clumped in a row on their long stems versus loose Brussels sprouts, you may find the preparation slightly different, although the following tips are good to apply anyway:

• Remove clumps of brussels sprouts from their stems or check loose brussels sprouts for stem debris.
• Remove discolored or spotted outer leaves from each shoot.
• Wash the Brussels sprouts well in a liquid salt solution that will remove any remaining dirt.
• Rinse the Brussels sprouts under running water in a colander.
• Dry them and then assemble them according to the recipe.

Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Trim the ends and outer leaves of the Brussels sprouts.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper. Add the Brussels sprouts to the bowl and toss to coat.
3. Cut the bacon slices in half lengthwise and crosswise. Wrap each brussels sprout in a piece of bacon and place on a baking sheet seam-side down to keep it from unrolling as it cooks. Each slice of bacon will wrap around 4 Brussels sprouts.
4. Using the remaining maple syrup mixture in the bottom of the bowl of brussels sprouts, brush the sprouts wrapped in bacon.
5. Cook for 35 minutes or until the Brussels sprouts are tender.
6. While the Brussels sprouts are cooking, prepare the dipping sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and cayenne pepper.
7. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.