Smoky Maple-Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

Tender Brussels sprouts wrapped in smoky bacon, glazed with a sweet maple sauce and roasted to caramelized perfection on skewers. This American-inspired Halloween recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Brussels sprouts, bacon slices, pure 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 small, trimmed and halved Brussels sprouts
• 10, cut in half lengthwise bacon slices
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 5, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, toss 20 halved Brussels sprouts with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Wrap each Brussels sprout half with a half slice of bacon, securing tightly.
3. Step 3: Thread 4 bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts onto each soaked wooden skewer, arranging evenly.
4. Step 4: Place skewers on a foil-lined baking sheet and brush each sprig with 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, reserving some for later.
5. Step 5: Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, then brush again with maple syrup and roast for an additional 10 minutes until bacon is crispy and caramelized.
6. Step 6: Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm as a smoky-sweet appetizer or side dish.