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Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts

5 from 1 vote
These bacon wrapped Brussels sprouts are dreamy. Maple syrup and balsamic bring sweetness while cayenne pepper adds zest to crunchy bacon.
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Total: 50 mins
Servings: 24 bacon wrapped Brussels sprouts
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Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 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
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet or a baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, and cayenne.
  • 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.
  • Place a Brussels sprout half, cut-side down, in the center of a strip of bacon.
    Brussels sprouts being wrapped in bacon
  • 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.
    Bacon wrapped Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet
  • 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).
    A bacon wrapped Brussels sprout being dipped into sauce
  • Sprinkle the bacon-wrapped sprouts with flaky salt.
    Bacon wrapped Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet with salt
  • 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

Serving: 1bacon wrapped Brussels sproutCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 84IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg

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