Easy Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts are such a delicious holiday appetizer. They are easy to make ahead of time, and even easier to eat.
Servings: 30 servings
Calories: 96kcal
Equipment
- toothpicks soaked in water
Ingredients
- 16 ounces whole water chestnuts well drained
- 1 pound bacon cut into thirds
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. (Read here for instructions on how to make these in advance.)2/3 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 garlic clove, 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Pour the sauce mixture over the drained water chestnuts. Let soak for 30 minutes.16 ounces whole water chestnuts
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a wire rack over it. Spray it with cooking spray.
- Wrap the water chestnuts in the bacon strips, and skewer with a soaked toothpick. (Do not discard the remaining sauce.) Place the water chestnuts on the wire rack. Bake for 30 minutes.1 pound bacon
- Remove them from the oven, and brush with the remaining sauce. Bake for 10 more minutes.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1chestnut | Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 379mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.4mg