Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts With A Balsamic Glaze
Everything is better when it's wrapped in bacon! Balsamic glazed bacon wrapped brussel sprouts are the perfect easy side for your dinner and if you stick a toothpick in them, they're a great appetizer for your next party!
Ingredients
For The Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts
- 1 Package Bacon Strips*
- 20-30 Brussel Sprouts** washed and dried
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Pinch Kosher Salt
- 1 Pinch Freshly Ground Black Pepper
For The Balsamic Glaze
- 1 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/4 Cup Dark Brown Sugar
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Cut the bacon strips in half crosswise and place on a clean flat surface.
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In a large bowl, toss brussel sprouts in olive oil with salt and pepper.
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Wrap each brussel sprout in half strip of bacon. Skewer with a toothpick to hold it together and place on a baking sheet. Repeat until you've gone through all your bacon and sprouts.
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Place the baking sheet with the brussel sprouts in the oven on the middle rack and roast for 20 minutes.
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While the sprouts roast, bring balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the brown sugar and bring to a boil whisking to make sure it dissolves. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until reduced by half (about 12-15 minutes)
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When the 20 minutes roasting time is up, brush glaze onto each sprout and put the sheet back in the oven. Cook for 5 minutes. When that time is up, brush on another layer of glaze and turn the pan to make sure the sprouts cook evenly. Roast for 5 minutes more. Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
*The amount of bacon in a package can vary. This recipe was tested with a package of Smithfield Bacon which contained 14 strips.
** The amount of sprouts you use depends on the amount of bacon you have. I used 28 brussel sprouts because I had 14 strips of bacon. That makes 28 half strips of bacon.
If you are reheating the bacon wrapped brussel sprouts, put them in an oven for 5 -10 minutes at 400°F.