Bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts with BBQ sauce are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer—salty, smoky, and just the right amount of sweet. They’re easy to make, look impressive on any platter, and disappear fast at parties or family dinners.
Prep Time:10 minutesmins
Cook Time:35 minutesmins
Ingredients
1poundBrussels sproutstrimmed and halved if large
10–12 slices thin-cut baconcut in half crosswise
1/2cupBBQ sauce
Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
Trim Brussels sprouts. Halve if very large.
Wrap each sprout with half a slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if needed.
Arrange seam-side down on baking sheet. Sprinkle with black pepper.
Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, brush with BBQ sauce. Return to oven and bake another 10–15 minutes, until bacon is crisp.
Serve warm, with extra BBQ sauce or Maple Dijon Dipping Sauce.
Notes
Maple Dijon Dipping Sauce
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional, for a little tang)
Pinch of black pepper
Stir everything together in a small bowl until smooth. Serve alongside your bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts or drizzle lightly over the top for a sweet, tangy finish that complements the smoky bacon and savory sprouts.