Maple Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
Tender, deliciously roasted Brussels sprouts wrapped in smoky bacon and served with a maple-dijon dipping sauce. Suitable as an appetizer or side dish.
Servings : 6
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds brussel sprouts, (About 20 brussels sprouts) Use average-size brussel sprouts and not the large ones.
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 10 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/2- 3/4 cup maple syrup, divided (use sugar free OR keto maple syrup whenever possible)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- Red pepper flakes, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, and set a cooling rack inside the baking sheet. Set aside.
- Trim the brussels sprouts, lightly grease them with cooking spray, and season with salt and pepper.
- Cut bacon slices in half.
- Wrap bacon slices around each sprout; liberally brush each piece with maple syrup.
- Arrange brussels sprouts on the cooling rack, bacon seam-side down.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bacon is crisp and brussels sprouts are tender.
- Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine remaining maple syrup with 1 teaspoon dijon mustard; whisk together until incorporated, taste, and add more mustard, if needed.
- Garnish dipping sauce with red pepper flakes.
- Serve brussel sprouts with dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 383 kcal | Carbohydrates: 33 g | Protein: 11 g | Fat: 24 g | Saturated Fat: 8 g | Cholesterol: 40 mg | Sodium: 533 mg | Potassium: 560 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 19 g | Vitamin A: 877 IU | Vitamin C: 96 mg | Calcium: 56 mg | Iron: 2 mg | Net Carbs: 29 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.