Maple-Glazed Bacon Brussels Bites

Prep Time:

15 Minutes

Cook Time:

25 Minutes

Serves:

8 Servings

Level:

About the Recipe

24 medium Brussels sprouts (~1 lb 1-inch sprouts; cut any large ones in half)
12 strips Bacon (cut in half to make shorter pieces)
1/4 cup Wholesome Yum Zero Sugar Maple Syrup (or regular syrup if you don't need these low carb)
1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper (or more if you want more heat)

1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1 tbsp Wholesome Yum Zero Sugar Maple Syrup (or regular syrup if you don't need these low carb)
1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper (to taste)

Preheat the Oven:
- Set your oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Place an oven-safe rack over a baking sheet.
Prepare the Bacon:
- Lay out the short (halved) bacon pieces in a single layer.
- Brush with maple syrup.
- Sprinkle with cayenne pepper.
Assemble the Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts:
- Flip the bacon pieces over so that the maple syrup is on the bottom.
- Place a Brussels sprout at the end of a bacon slice and roll it up.
- Place the wrapped sprouts onto the baking sheet, seam side down.
- Repeat with the remaining sprouts.
- Brush the remaining maple syrup over the top of the Brussels sprouts and bacon.
Bake:
- Bake for about 25 minutes, until the bacon is crispy and the Brussels sprouts are tender.
Prepare the Dipping Sauce:
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, make the dipping sauce.
- Stir together the following ingredients until smooth:
  - Mayonnaise
  - Maple syrup
  - Mustard
  - Garlic powder
  - Cayenne pepper
Serve:
- Serve the warm bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts with the dipping sauce.

Serving size: 3 bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts + 1.5 tbsp dipping sauce

Enjoy this flavorful appetizer!