Water Chestnuts and Bacon
Get ready to wow your taste buds with this irresistible recipe for Water Chestnuts and Bacon—an effortless yet impressive appetizer that's perfect for any occasion. Juicy and tender water chestnuts are wrapped in smoky, crispy bacon and coated with a sweet and savory glaze made from soy sauce and brown sugar. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes and a total cook time of 25 minutes, this easy-to-make dish delivers gourmet results with minimal effort. Each bite is a delightful contrast of textures and flavors—crunchy, salty, and caramelized. Ideal as a crowd-pleasing finger food for parties, game day gatherings, or holiday celebrations, these bacon-wrapped water chestnuts are guaranteed to disappear in minutes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (8 ounces each) canned whole water chestnuts
- 16 slices bacon
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 16 pieces toothpicks
- 1 small amount for greasing cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Drain the canned water chestnuts and pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Cut each bacon slice in half crosswise so you have 16 shorter pieces.
Wrap each water chestnut with a half slice of bacon, securing it in place with a toothpick. Repeat until all water chestnuts are wrapped.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce and brown sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
Dip each bacon-wrapped water chestnut into the soy sauce mixture, coating it evenly, and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the wrapped water chestnuts in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and caramelized. Rotate the tray halfway through baking for even cooking.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy as a delicious bite-sized appetizer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
990 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.8 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 127 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 4488 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.0 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.8 g | ||
| Protein | 53.5 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 3693 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
