Brussels sprouts…you either love them or hate them. But this recipe will change your mind. If you’ve been trying to get your family of guests to eat Brussels sprouts, this recipe is just what you need.
Brussels sprouts are great for roasting—they become crispy, and slightly caramelized on the outside, but soft and full of flavor on the inside. It’s super easy to make too. Brussels sprouts are wrapped in bacon, then it’s glazed with maple syrup and brown sugar. After baking in the oven, the Brussels sprouts become soft, while the bacon crisps up. It’s a real treat and will convince any picky eater to love Brussels sprouts! Make sure to check out our tips below for best results.
When choosing sprouts, look for bright green sprouts, without any brown spots or yellow leaves. Smaller sprouts are a good choice because they’re less likely to become bitter when cooking. The bigger sprouts can become slightly bitter and taste more like cabbage.
You can also go beyond plain salt and pepper, and season the Brussels sprouts with red pepper flakes, garlic powder, Cajun spice, or taco seasoning.
Streaky bacon will work best for wrapping.
Don’t slice the Brussels sprouts in half, they are best roasted whole. This gives the bacon time to cook completely.
Store leftover Brussels sprouts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Serve as an appetizer alongside garlic aioli or Ranch sauce for dipping. You can also serve it as a side.
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Clean and trim the stem ends of the Brussels sprouts. Transfer the sprouts to a mixing bowl and toss with salt and pepper.
Clean and trim the stem ends of the Brussels sprouts. Transfer the sprouts to a mixing bowl and toss with salt and pepper.
Wrap the Brussels sprouts in the bacon and secure it with toothpicks.
Wrap the Brussels sprouts in the bacon and secure it with toothpicks.
Transfer the sprouts to a baking pan.
Transfer the sprouts to a baking pan.
In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup with brown sugar.
In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup with brown sugar.
Brush the sugar mixture over the sprouts. Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 30 minutes.
Brush the sugar mixture over the sprouts. Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 30 minutes.
Enjoy!