Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts Bryan Gardner Anytime there’s a bacon-wrapped appetizer, it goes fast, and these finger food favorites are no exception.

Bake until the bacon is brown and the Brussels sprouts are knife tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Meanwhile, finely chop 1 garlic clove, squeeze the juice from 1/2 lemon to get 1 tablespoon, and place ...

Roasted Brussels sprouts are such a welcome side dish, especially when bacon and maple syrup come to the party. This version is from “The Big Book of Sides” by Rick Rodgers (Ballantine, $30).

Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts 24 small fresh Brussels sprouts 24 half-strips of bacon 24 toothpicks 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp reduced balsamic vinegar. Wrap each sprout with a 1/2 strip of bacon.

When roasting Brussels sprouts, the most important element to consider is the right fat to add flavor and texture. So, don't skimp on this secret ingredient.

Roasted Brussels sprouts are such a welcome side dish, especially when bacon and maple syrup come to the party. This version is from “The Big Book of Sides” by Rick Rodgers (Ballantine, $30).