We're starting out grilling season with a bang this year, or at least with a few of our favorites combined in these BBQ Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts!
Smoky, flavorful BBQ Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts fresh off the grill!
I absolutely LOVE brussel sprouts, pretty much any way you want to make them...and while fresh is preferred I would (almost) just as happily cook up frozen brussels sprouts. But these bacon wrapped brussels are made using fresh, whole brussel sprouts.
Delicious!!
I know...they look really simple, right?
So I had to do something more. No, not really, I just happen to prefer them my way. Which includes a quick coating of honey butter before wrapping up each brussel sprout with a bacon strip.
Hold off on slathering your favorite barbecue sauce onto these tasty brussels sprouts until they are off the grill.
The bacon drippings are going to get the flames licking these brussels sprouts enough!
Enjoy!!
How To Make BBQ Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
- Steam the rinsed, trimmed brussels sprouts for about 5 minutes to soften them before grilling.
- Rinse under cool water to stop the cooking process.
- In a small microwave safe bowl melt the butter and add honey and smoked paprika, stir to combine. Set aside.
- In a medium to a large mixing bowl (large enough for your brussels sprouts) coat the cooled brussels sprouts with the honey butter mixture.
- Wrap each brussel sprout with a half strip of the bacon, then arrange on skewers by inserting the skewer through the point where you overlap the bacon ends.
- Top with salt and pepper.
- Grill on your barbecue grill for about 5-10 minutes, depending on the heat.
- Rotate the brussels sprouts during grilling to cook evenly and prevent burning on any one side.
- Remove from the grill when nicely browned and fork tender.
- Serve immediately, topped with your favorite BBQ sauce (optional).
BBQ Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts
Ingredients
- 1 lb brussel sprouts (fresh, whole - about 15 - rinsed and ends trimmed)
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon honey
- ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon each, salt & pepper
- 8 slices bacon (or ½ the amount of brussel sprouts, cut into halves)
Instructions
- Steam the rinsed, trimmed brussel sprouts for about 5 minutes to soften them before grilling. Rinse under cool water.
- In a small microwave safe bowl melt the butter and add honey and smoked paprika, stir to combine. Set aside.
- In a medium to large mixing bowl (large enough for your brussel sprouts) coat the cooled brussel sprouts with the honey butter mixture. Wrap each brussel sprout with a half strip of the bacon, then arrange on skewers by inserting the skewer through the point where you overlap the bacon ends. Top with salt and pepper.
- Grill on your barbecue for about 5-10 minutes, depending on the heat. Rotate the brussel sprouts during grilling to cook evenly and prevent burning on any one side. Remove from the grill when nicely browned and fork tender. Serve immediately, topped with your favorite bbq sauce (optional).
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Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!
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