This week we are doing a week of holiday appetizers! Our next couple of posts will feature easy, clean appetizers for the holiday season. We will begin with this super easy two ingredient appetizer – Turkey Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Since I spent Thanksgiving week with my inlaws, I’m hosting my family this week for a belated Thanksgiving-ish dinner. I say Thanksgiving-ish because we are taking the opportunity to try some non-traditionally Thanksgiving dishes. At least, for our family, we have some very specific traditions for Thanksgiving and this year for our belated feast, we’re going a little “crazy.” I”m looking forward to it. I’m also using the opportunity to try out some Christmas recipes I’ve been contemplating.
So, I’m going to start off our meal tomorrow with these turkey bacon wrapped brussels sprouts. Can I just say – bacon and brussels sprouts go together like peanut butter and jelly, peas and carrots, and any other thing you can think of that go together really well. We have a bacon brussels sprout recipe in our Paleo cookbook. It’s equally delicious, but uses regular pork bacon. That’s the Paleo way, and it works. But, for our “clean” version I’m using turkey bacon. I found this beautiful uncured turkey bacon at The Fresh Market. Now, this store just opened in my area. We also recently got a Trader Joe’s as well and the Whole Foods was remodeled and tripled in size. That being said, I’m completely in love with The Fresh Market. If you have one near you, please go there. Like, today. You’re gonna love it.
Anyhow, these turkey bacon wrapped brussels sprouts are awesome. My 4 year old ate 7 and was asking for more! I will definitely be making these again and again. So easy and so yummy.
I started by cleaning up my sprouts and cutting the larger ones in half, long ways. Then I took out one slice of bacon at a time. My bacon was pretty wide, so I cut it in 4ths and was able to get 4 sprouts wrapped with only one slice of turkey bacon. I wrapped the sprout with the bacon and secured it with a wooden toothpick. When all the sprouts were done, I baked them for about 15 minutes on one side then flipped them over for another 10. They are piping hot when they come out so let them cool for a minute, but not too long – they cool down fast.
Local Ingredient: Locally grown brussels sprouts from the local farm market.
Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
Only 2 Ingredients!
Wrapped Sprouts Ready for the Oven
Fresh Out of the Oven
I can barely wait for them to cool.
Holiday Appetizer - Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts
Ingredients
1 package uncured turkey bacon
1 container brussels sprouts (about 30 sprouts), stems removed and larger pieces cut in half longways
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Remove the bacon from the package and cut each piece at a time into quarters. Note: this step can be done one piece of bacon at a time while you wrap the brussels sprouts.
- Wrap each sprout with a strip of bacon and secure it with a wooden toothpick.
- Place the bacon wrapped sprout on its side on a baking sheet.
- Cook for 15 minutes, and turn the sprouts over. Cook an additional 10 minutes or until bacon is crispy.
- Allow to cool slightly (they will be screaming hot) and serve hot.
YUM…I know this must be good! I’ll have to try it soon! Thanks!
HI Lillian! They are so easy and so yummy! So glad you stopped by. Let us know what you think when you try them.
Hi Sara! I served these last night for my NYE party and they were awesome! I used regular bacon. These were gobbled up very fast! I didn’t get a chance to take a photo. But I’ll be making them again. Then I’ll make sure to take a pic and blog about them! Thanks for this easy delicious appetizer! I love that it’s a healthier alternative too! Happy New Year! =D
Hi Lillian! I’m so excited to hear that everyone loved them! Can’t wait for the picture. Happy New Year!!