Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
Published 11/3/2023 • Updated 8/17/2024
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Let bacon wrapped Brussels sprouts be your next star appetizer recipe! These little bites of heaven are made with just 2 ingredients and are so delicious served with an easy aioli dipping sauce.
We first posted this bacon wrapped Brussels sprouts recipe back in 2018 and we’ve since revamped it to make them even easier to prepare + we added an aioli dipping sauce. Made with just 2 ingredients (it’s all in the name), this is our go-to appetizer for pretty much any holiday get-together.
The rundown: simply slice 10 pieces of thick-cut bacon in half and then wrap each brussels sprout with the bacon. Lay them seam-side down on a tin foil-lined baking sheet and bake until crispy!
What Do You Need for Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts?
- Tin foil-lined baking sheet: tin foil is huge for clean up. We’ve made these without tin foil before and that also works, but it’s a greasy mess at the end!
- Thick-cut bacon: we tested this recipe with thick and medium-cut bacon and thick is much preferred because you need that extra baking time to get the brussels sprouts perfectly cooked.
- Small/medium Brussels sprouts: if you plan to use large brussels sprouts, you can cut them in half.
How do you know when bacon is cooked?
The safest way to know if your bacon is cooked is to use a meat thermometer. It should read 145ºF (USDA). It should be darker in color and crispy to touch.
Brussels Sprouts Wrapped in Bacon Variations
Use a flavored bacon: try using an applewood smoked bacon or any flavor of bacon.
Add seasonings/flavors: sprinkle on some seasonings such as everything bagel seasoning or old bay seasonings. We also love adding a drizzle of maple syrup to the bacon for a sweet/savory approach.
Give it a maple touch: add a drizzle of maple syrup to the tops of hte bacon before bacon. This is my all time favorite way to serve this dish!
Can you make bacon wrapped Brussels sprouts in the air fryer?
If you love your air fryer feel free to cook these up at 400ºF. Start with 15 minutes and continue air frying in 5-minute increments until cooked.
How long do bacon wrapped Brussels sprouts last in the fridge?
If you have leftovers, transfer them into an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To reheat: simply microwave on high for 60 seconds.
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Serving Ideas
We loved serving this quick and easy appetizer with a simple aioli (ingredients in the recipe card), but we’ve also had this with a drizzle of our hot honey sauce. Feel free to use toothpicks for easy eating too.
Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts Recipe
Ingredients
Quick Aioli
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
- 20 small/medium Brussels sprouts
- 10 strips thick-cut bacon, halved
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉ and line a baking sheet with tin foil.
- Make the aioli: To make the aioli, add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
- Assemble the bacon-wrapped brussels spouts: slice 10 pieces of thick-cut bacon in half so that you have 20 pieces total. Then, lay a piece of bacon on the baking sheet so that it is flat. Place a brussels sprout at the top of the bacon piece and roll it up. Make sure it is laying seam-side down on the baking sheet. Repeat.
- Spread the bacon wrapped brussels sprouts out so that they are not touching and then bake for 30-40 minutes depending on how crispy you like your bacon.
- Serve immediately with the aioli.
Tips & Notes
- Save time and make the aioli the day before.
- Add 2 tablespoons of grated parmesan to the aioli for an extra flavor boost.
- Nutrition information does not include the aioli.
Watch It
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Photography: photos taken in this post are by Ashley McGlaughlin from The Edible Perspective.
Bacon-wrapped brussels sprouts? Say what?!! Love how cute they look. They’ll definitely convert those who are iffy about brussels sprouts!
The first time I tried brussels I HATED them, but that’s because I over steamed them. Roasting them in the oven is THE BEST…specially with bacon 😉
So, I totally laughed at your girl bacon / boy bacon joke. So apparently I got it haha
I don’t eat pork but I’m definitely gonna attempt these with turkey bacon. I’ll keep ya posted.
😀 😀 😀 Turkey bacon for the winnnn!!!!
These look ah.maz.ing! I love the uniqueness and originality of your recipe. Definitely the new cake pop for sure. Starbucks better watch out! : D
😀 That would be hilarious if they started serving these instead of cake pops. One day.
What a great idea to eat Brussels Sprouts!
I know, right?!
I love recipes like this that are a mix of healthy and tasty and so simple that there is no excuse for not making them!!!
AH GREED!
Miss dos hands. Actually I miss eating making 15 times in one weekend with you! Not sure if I can handle waiting till feb to see you 🙁
sniff sniff. I will have to come on our Caribbean vacation this winter..I bet the Lederle’s wouldn’t mind 😀
Super excited to join up with ya’ll! These Brussels look like they want to be eaten RIGHT NOW. Bacon? DELISH! pinned!
LOVE YOU LADY! And obviously we are so excited for you to be part of this collab!
I love brussels sprouts cooked in coconut oil or ghee– wrapped in bacon sounds pretty amazing too!
I could eat brussels every single day of my life. Fun fact- the first time I tried them, I HATED them.
This looks delicious!
Thanks, Danielle!
Hi, I love pan and roasted vegetables, it gives extra flavor. Your delicious recipes and photos on paper are beautiful. Thank you.
Love bacon + brussel sprouts paired together. Haha I’m with you, I’d much rather have a bacon pop 😉 The curry sweet potatoes from Taylor sound great too!
Yes! Tay is a gem…such great recipes over at my other favorite FFF!