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Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts

These bacon wrapped Brussels sprouts are dreamy. Maple syrup and balsamic bring sweetness while cayenne pepper adds zest to crunchy bacon.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 24 bacon wrapped Brussels sprouts
Calories: 60 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 12 strips of bacon (thinner is better) each strip cut in half crosswise
  • 12 Brussels sprouts (about 8 ounces) ends trimmed and halved from stem to end
  • Flaky sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet or a baking dish with aluminum foil.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, and cayenne.
  3. Arrange the halved strips of bacon on a work surface (a clean cutting board works well). Lightly brush each strip on one side with the maple mixture.
  4. Place a Brussels sprout half, cut-side down, in the center of a strip of bacon.
  5. Pick up each end and fold it up towards the center so that the two ends overlap. Secure with a toothpick and transfer to the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining Brussels sprouts.
  6. Brush or spoon additional maple mixture over each bacon-wrapped sprout (I found it easiest to briefly dunk and roll each sprout in the bowl with the maple mixture; be sure to shake off any excess).
  7. Sprinkle the bacon-wrapped sprouts with flaky salt.
  8. Bake the Brussels sprouts for 20 to 25 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Transfer to a serving plate and let cool a few minutes. Enjoy warm.

Notes

  • TO MAKE AHEAD: If you are prepping these ahead for a gathering, I suggest baking them until the bacon is *almost* crisp, then reheat them again, fully crisping the bacon, just before serving.
  • TO STORE: Refrigerate leftovers for 1 to 2 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Rewarm sprouts in the oven at 350 degrees F.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bacon wrapped Brussels sprout Calories 60kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Potassium 66mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 84IU (2%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24bacon wrapped Brussels sprouts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 60

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bacon wrapped Brussels sprout
Calories 60kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Potassium 66mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 84IU 2%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.