Balsamic Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts Recipe
Are you looking for an easy side dish? Try this Balsamic Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts Recipe! It's crispy, sweet, and savory all at once.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper
- Toothpicks
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
- 20 medium brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
- 10 bacon strips cut in half
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the brussels sprouts under cold water.
- Cut off the brown ends carefully.
- Remove any yellow outer leaves.
- Pat them completely dry with paper towels.
- Take one bacon half per brussels sprout.
- Wrap it around tightly but gently.
- Secure with a toothpick through the center.
- Place them on your lined baking sheet.
- Make sure they don't touch each other.
- Drizzle olive oil over the wrapped sprouts.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bacon crisps.
- The sprouts should be tender inside.
- While baking, combine balsamic vinegar and honey.
- Simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir occasionally for about 5 minutes.
- It should reduce and thicken nicely.
- Remove the sprouts from the oven carefully.
- Drizzle the warm balsamic glaze over them.
- Garnish with fresh thyme if you like.
- Serve immediately while they're hot and crispy!
Notes
- Choose similar-sized brussels sprouts for even cooking.
- Use thin-cut bacon for better wrapping results.
- Don't overcrowd your baking sheet at all.
- Turn them halfway through for crispier bacon.
- Make the glaze while they bake to save time.
- You can prep these hours ahead of serving.
- Just bake them right before eating time.