Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts

Great appetizer. quick and easy to do. serve with a creamy mustard sauce (recipe below). this is from the november 2008 southern living magazine.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Microwave 10 bacon slices in batches , between paper towels at high for 1 1 / 2 minutes.

Cut slices in half crosswise.

Wrap bacon piece around each brussels sprout half.

Secure with a wooden pick.

Place sprouts , cut sides down , on a lightly greased wire rack on a baking sheet.

Sprinkle with pepper to taste.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bacon is crisp and brussels sprouts are tender.

Serve with creamy mustard.

Creamy mustard sauce: stir together all ingredients.

Makes 1 / 2 cup.

brussels sprouts, bacon, pepper, sour cream, whole grain mustard, brown sugar, salt and pepper