In need of a simple appetizer? There’s nothing more easy than these delicious 2 ingredient Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts. Enjoy them any day or serve them at a party and watch them disappear fast.
Bacon + Brussels Sprouts are a match made in heaven.
I really don’t need to say much more. I mean really, you either love these two or you don’t. Simple as that. Those of you who are in the love category are truly going to LOVE these.
These are so easy to make. All you need is two ingredients. Some beautiful green Brussels sprouts and some quality bacon {preferably pastured/grass-fed or organic bacon}. Turkey bacon works great too!
And if you want to get super fancy, you can add some some maple syrup right at the end of the cooking process. This isn’t necessary, but it’s a really special extra touch if you’re able to eat natural sweeteners.
For those who need Low Carb, Keto or Whole30, you’ll need to skip this optional step.
Two simple real food ingredients.
It doesn’t get much simpler than that. Two or three simple ingredients plus no fuss. These bad boys only take a few minutes to throw together.
Wrap those green beauties up then bake them and you’ll have the perfect side for any meal or holiday appetizer in no time.
If you need to feed a lot of people, this recipe can easily be doubled or tripled making it the perfect appetizer for parties.
Serve this delicious appetizer at parties, holiday gatherings or simply as an extra special side dish.
Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
- 1 package pastured, grass-fed or organic bacon or turkey bacon {approx. 12 pieces}
- 24 medium to large Brussels sprouts
- 1-2 tbsp organic maple syrup, optional {OMIT for Low Carb, Keto & Whole30}
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prep a large baking sheet with edges {like a jellyroll pan, I used a stoneware large bar pan} - line it with unbleached parchment paper. Set aside.
- Wash and prep the Brussels sprouts, dry them with a clean dish towel. Cut the stems off of the Brussels sprouts if they are long and woody. Remove any damaged or yucky outer leaves if necessary. Set aside.
- Cut a package of bacon strips in half. Roll a half strip of bacon around each Brussels sprout. Insert a toothpick through the bacon halfway into the Brussels sprout to secure the bacon. Place on the lined baking sheet and repeat until all Brussels sprouts are wrapped with bacon.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for about 25-35 minutes until the bacon is crispy and golden brown. Depending on how thick your bacon is, this could take more or less time to bake. Keep an eye on the bacon around 20 minutes so you don't burn the bacon. Remove from oven when done and serve immediately.
- OPTIONAL {DO NOT do this step for Low Carb, Keto & Whole30} - Remove the baking sheet from the oven and lightly drizzle the bacon with maple syrup. Allow the bacon wrapped Brussels sprouts to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
YOU WILL NEED: Large Bar Pan or Large Jellyroll Baking Pan, Unbleached Parchment Paper, Toothpicks
- You will need 2 Brussels sprouts for every 1 full strip of bacon. This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.
- For Low Carb, Keto & Whole30: Do not use any maple syrup and make sure to look for a quality source of bacon that has no sugar. There are several brands of bacon now that are sugar-free.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 15 Total Fat: 1g Saturated Fat: 0g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 2mg Sodium: 33mg Carbohydrates: 2g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 1g Protein: 1g
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Emily these sound divine! I have never seem bacon wrapped brussels sprouts before!
Thanks Linda! They’re so fun and delicious! 🙂
I love this idea! thanks for sharing I am adding to my must make list
I hope you get to make some 🙂
What a great idea! Anything wrapped in bacon is worth trying especially if it helps increase the vegetable consumption. Thanks!
Thanks so much Carol! 🙂
These look absolutely to DIE for! Two of my favorites, combined in an appetizer? YES PLEASE!
Hope you get to enjoy some Kelsey! 🙂
Bacon + Brussels are definitely definitely a match made in heaven, and I love the creative way you paired them here!
Yes! I totally agree, a perfect pair 🙂
These look delicious!
Thank you Anna!
Emily, I can’t wait to make this recipe for my family! I wish that organic Brussels sprouts were easier to come by. I need to make a special trip to the best produce market in town to get some. My family will LOVE these!!
I’ll trade you some Brussels sprouts for some of those giant avocados that you get. We have lots of Brussels here but I haven’t seen those avocados. I hope you and your family enjoys them. xo
Haha, love that! 😉 Well I found them at Trader Joe’s and my family now LOVES this recipe — like greedy to eat as many as possible loves. Just had to come back to tell you!! 🙂
Yes please! I love brussels sprouts any and every way possible so this appetizer is definitely for me! And adding that maple syrup sounds like such a special touch! <3
Sign me up! Two of my favorite tings married into one cute little bite sized app! And to think i used to scoff at brussels!!!
I need to make this for Thanksgiving then all the kids (and parents) will love me 😀 I can taste it already!
Well that is a fantastic idea! I always saute my brussels in bacon grease because of the flavor, and this is just perfect! Thank you!
Two of my favorite things in one bite. I love that these are low carb and so easy, and I think they’ll make the perfect holiday appetizer!
What fun little appetizers! I love brussels and bacon soooooo…win/win!
How have I never thought of this? Two of my favorite things in one little appetizer. Brilliant!
OMG, I am totally making this! How can I not think of bacon wrapped Brussel sprouts? And look how easy and cute they are!
Oh my… these look incredible! Also I never turn down and opportunity to wrap something in bacon!
Well, we love both bacon and Brussels sprouts, so this is a winner for my family! My best friend is also strict keto for candida, so I’m going to make these part of our Christmas meal — which we share together and I’m already thinking about!
These little morsels are packed with tons of flavor. They are so good!
Quit it! Only you would make brussels even better Emily <3
two of my favorites all in one bite! Thanks for sharing, they look delicious!
Have roasted Brussel’s sprouts for years and then added bacon at some point when a friend suggested these two work SO well together.. This is the scrumptiously logical next step! Yes please.. Appetizers coming up!!
Thanks Em!
These look amazing! My son was just asking why we never eat bacon anymore, lol. I think I’ll have to pick some up along with some brussel sprouts this week!
What a treat! Having recently got my family into eating sprouts I know this will be a huge hit with them!
Thanks for providing a substitute in turkey bacon as I don’t eat pork. These look very appetising, thank you!
What a perfect appetizer! I’m definitely going to try this!