Maple bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts are a sweet and savory appetizer made with crispy bacon, tender Brussels sprouts, and maple syrup.
These easy bite-size maple bacon Brussels sprouts are perfect for Thanksgiving appetizers, Christmas finger food, Easter side dish, game day football parties, or holiday gatherings. They can be served as an appetizer or a side dish.
If you love roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon, this bite-size version has all of those same savory, caramelized flavors with a sweet maple twist. Wrapping each sprout individually in bacon gives you crispy edges in every bite, while the maple syrup balances the salty bacon and slightly earthy Brussels sprouts.
They're easy to pick up with toothpicks for an appetizer, but they also pair well with turkey, ham, chicken, or other holiday main dishes.
Ingredients
- Medium Brussels Sprouts
- Thin-Cut Bacon
- Pure Maple Syrup
- Dijon Mustard
- Garlic Powder
- Black Pepper
- Toothpicks
How to Make Maple Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Trim Brussels sprouts and cut larger ones in half.
- Wrap each Brussels sprout with half a slice of bacon, then secure with a toothpick or place seam side down on the pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Remove the Brussels sprouts from the oven after 20 minutes and brush them generously with the maple mixture.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the Brussels sprouts are tender and the bacon is done to your liking.
- Brush lightly with any remaining maple glaze just before serving.
Tips For Making Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
Use Brussels sprouts that are similar in size so they cook evenly. If they’re larger, cut them in half.
Use regular-cut bacon instead of thick-cut bacon. Thick bacon takes longer to crisp and can leave the Brussels sprouts overcooked.
Stretch the bacon slightly as you wrap it around each Brussels sprout so it stays snug while baking.
Place the bacon seam-side down on the baking sheet to help keep it from unraveling, or use a toothpick to secure it, which also makes it easier as a finger food appetizer.
Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easier cleanup from the rendered bacon fat and maple glaze.
Serve them warm. The bacon is crispiest shortly after they come out of the oven.
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Maple Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
Equipment
Ingredients
- 24 Medium Brussels Sprouts trimmed
- 12 slices Thin-Cut Bacon cut in half
- 3 tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 24 Toothpicks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Trim Brussels sprouts and cut larger ones in half.
- Wrap each Brussels sprout with half a slice of bacon, then secure with a toothpick or place seam side down on the pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Remove the Brussels sprouts from the oven after 20 minutes and brush them generously with the maple mixture.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the Brussels sprouts are tender and the bacon is done to your liking.
- Brush lightly with any remaining maple glaze just before serving.
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