Maple-Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts Skewers
Roasted Brussels sprouts wrapped in smoky bacon and finished with a sticky maple glaze, great for spooky gatherings. This American-inspired Halloween recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Brussels sprouts, bacon slices, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 5, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 20 whole, trimmed Brussels sprouts
- 10 slices, halved bacon slices
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 5 wooden skewers
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 20 whole trimmed Brussels sprouts with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Wrap each Brussels sprout with half a slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if needed. Thread four bacon-wrapped sprouts onto each of 5 wooden skewers.
- Step 3: Place the skewers on a foil-lined baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until bacon is crispy and sprouts are tender.
- Step 4: Remove from oven and brush each skewer generously with 1/4 cup maple syrup. Return to oven and broil on high for 2-3 minutes until glaze bubbles and caramelizes.
- Step 5: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.







