Step 1

Preheat oven to 375F.

Step 2

Cut each bacon strip in half crosswise (about 5-inches long). Wrap each strip around each brussels sprout. Secure each wrapped brussels sprout with a toothpick and place on a parchment-lined quarter sheet baking pan.

Step 3

Brush the wrapped brussels sprouts with maple syrup and sprinkle with black pepper to taste. Bake until crispy to your desired level of crispiness, about 25-30 minutes.

Step 4

Serve immediately.