Grill Basket Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts Food

BACON-WRAPPED BRUSSELS SPROUTS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Lay out stips of bacon on a clean cutting board or other clean flat surface.
• Lightly brush each strip of bacon with maple syrup making sure to coat the entire surface of the meat. Lightly sprinkle with black pepper.
• Take a brussels sprouts and starting from the bottom, roll up each piece of bacon so that it evenly wraps the vegetable.
• Lightly brush the tops of each wrapped brussels sprout with more maple syrup and sprinkle on additional pepper. Transfer the pieces to a baking sheet making sure to place each piece of rolled-up bacon with the seam side down.
• Bake at 350˚F (180˚C) for 20-25 minutes or until bacon is done and thoroughly cooked.
• Remove from baking tray and place on paper towels to remove excess bacon fat.
• Enjoy!

BACON-WRAPPED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CREAMY LEMON DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Trim the stem ends from the Brussels sprouts, and halve lengthwise. Put them in a medium bowl, and toss with 1 teaspoon salt.
• Lay the bacon strips next to each other on a work surface. Brush liberally with about 1/2 the maple syrup, then halve crosswise. Wrap each Brussels sprout half with 1 strip of bacon, syrup-side out, so the seam is on the flat side. Place the sprouts seam-side down on the parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between them. Brush them with a bit more syrup, and grind a little black pepper on top. Roast, rotating the baking sheet halfway through, until the bacon is crisp and the sprouts are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise, most of the lemon zest and all the lemon juice in a small serving dish. Sprinkle the remaining lemon zest on top. Put about 1/2 cup maple syrup in a second small serving dish, and stir in as much black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes as you like.
• Transfer the sprouts to a platter, and serve with the lemon mayonnaise and peppered maple syrup, for dipping.

GRILLED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND BACON

Steps:

• Preheat a grill for cooking over medium heat. Lightly oil the grill grates.
• Place the Brussels sprouts in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil to coat and sprinkle with salt and pepper, then scatter the bacon pieces on top. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; make a small slit in the center with the tip of a paring knife to vent excess steam. Microwave on high, 4 minutes; toss, re-cover, and cook until the sprouts are mostly tender with a little bit of resistance when pierced with a paring knife, 3 to 4 minutes more.
• When cool enough to handle, thread the sprouts through the skewers with single bacon pieces between them, leaving a little space between each piece. (There will be more sprouts than bacon.) Place the skewers on the grill. Cover and cook, 5 minutes, then flip and cook, covered, until the sprouts are lightly charred and tender and the bacon is browned and crisp at the edges, 5 to 6 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the red wine vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper in a bowl large enough to hold all the Brussels sprouts. Still whisking, drizzle in 1/3 cup of olive oil.
• Remove the skewers from the grill and remove the sprouts and bacon from the skewers while still hot; add to the large bowl of vinaigrette. Add half of the chopped hazelnuts. Toss gently to coat. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with remaining hazelnuts and parsley leaves. Serve warm or at room temperature.