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Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts are a simple and delicious appetizer for game day or any party. The soy-soaked water chestnuts are crunchy and flavorful, and once you add the bacon...yum! You can't go wrong with bacon wrapped appetizers. Try this bacon wrapped water chestnuts recipe right away!
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Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts are a simple and delicious appetizer for game day or any party. The soy-soaked water chestnuts are crunchy and flavorful, and once you add the bacon...yum! You can't go wrong with bacon wrapped appetizers. Try this bacon wrapped water chestnuts recipe right away!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: asian
Servings: 8
Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

  • 2 cans 8 oz Whole Water Chestnuts - drained
  • 1/2 c. Soy Sauce
  • 1 c. Brown Sugar
  • 1 lb. Bacon - cut cross-wise into 1/3rds.
  • Toothpicks

Instructions

  • Completely cover a cookie sheet or baking pan with aluminum foil.
  • Place a sprayed cooling rack over the pan to catch the drippings.
  • Marinate the water chestnuts in soy sauce for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
  • After marinating, drain the water chestnuts.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place the brown sugar in a bowl.
  • Roll each water chestnut in the brown sugar.
  • Wrap 1/3 slice of bacon around each chestnut and secure with a toothpick.
  • Place on the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30-45 minutes or until browned.
  • (You can broil the water chestnuts for the last few minutes to crisp the bacon. Watch closely)

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Nutrition

Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 1211mg | Potassium: 216mg | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg