**Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts: A Delightful Appetizer or Side Dish**
Crispy bacon, tender water chestnuts, and a sweet and savory brown sugar glaze come together to create a tantalizing appetizer or side dish that will be the star of any gathering. These bite-sized treats are easy to make and can be prepared in advance, making them perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. With a combination of salty, sweet, and crunchy textures, these bacon-wrapped water chestnuts are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. In this article, we'll provide you with step-by-step instructions for two variations of this delicious dish: the classic bacon-wrapped water chestnuts with brown sugar glaze and a spicy version with a kick of cayenne pepper. Get ready to elevate your next party or meal with these irresistible treats!
BACON WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS III
Delicious bacon wrapped water chestnuts.
Provided by Beth
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 1h15m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup.
- Cut bacon in half. Wrap one slice of bacon around each chestnut. Secure the bacon with a toothpick. Arrange the water chestnut wraps in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bake the water chestnut wraps for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove from water chestnut wraps from the oven and drain some of the grease out of the pan. Pour the sauce over the wraps.
- Bake for 30 to 35 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Cholesterol 34.3 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 1062.2 mg, Sugar 37.5 g
BACON-WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS
Whenever I attend a potluck, folks always ask me to make my bacon wrapped water chestnut recipe-it's become my trademark. I especially like to prepare them for holiday gatherings. -Debi Jellison, Jacksonville, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 55m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut bacon strips into thirds; wrap a strip around each water chestnut and secure with wooden toothpicks. Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° until bacon is crisp, 25 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine ketchup and brown sugar; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar has dissolved. Remove chestnuts to paper towels; drain. Dip in ketchup mixture; place in a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spoon remaining sauce over chestnuts. Return to the oven for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 33 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
WATER CHESTNUTS WRAPPED IN BACON W/BROWN SUGAR
I was given this recipe years ago and have been making them every Christmas since. My daughter wanted me to include this in the cookbook I am creating for her.
Provided by Mary Kay Nugent
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 425. Cut the whole pound of bacon in thirds (3 sections per slice) Use a glass (if you have it) 9x13 pan.
- 2. Wrap a piece of the bacon around the water chestnut and secure with a toothpick. For me it usually comes out about perfect, the ratio of bacon slices to water chestnuts...repeat process until you have no more water chestnuts or bacon whichever comes first.
- 3. In a small bowl combine the ketchup and brown sugar, making sure to get all the lumps out of the sugar and drizzle it over the water chestnuts, using all of the sauce.
- 4. Place in preheated oven and bake until very bubbly and bacon starts crisping on the edges real good. Approx. 20 minutes. Rove from oven and let cool slightly...they will be VERY HOT!! Serve warm...oh sooo good!!
BACON WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS II
Mouth-watering bacon and water chestnut appetizer, covered with a savory sauce and baked.
Provided by Julie
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 1h5m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce; heat just to boiling. Pour sauce over bacon and water chestnuts.
- Cut bacon slices into thirds. Cut some of the bigger water chestnuts in half. Wrap chestnuts in bacon and secure with toothpicks; place in a 9x13 pan.
- Bake in preheated oven until bacon is completely cooked, about 45 to 50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 17.2 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 366.2 mg, Sugar 11.5 g
BACON WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS I
These make yummy appetizers. Note: You can substitute 1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce for the ketchup and brown sugar, if you would like.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Wrap 1/2 strip of bacon around each water chestnut. Combine ketchup and sugar in a small bowl and mix together; dip each wrapped water chestnut into this mixture.
- Place water chestnuts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake covered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until bacon is crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 30.9 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 789 mg, Sugar 30.6 g
BACON-WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS
Soy sauce, smoky bacon and sweet brown sugar dress up water chestnuts for a festive party appetizer. The crunchy centers are a great counter to the crisp, meaty bacon and the sticky-sweet glaze.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 1h35m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the water chestnuts and soy sauce in a resealable plastic bag and let marinate at room temperature, tossing and massaging the bag occasionally, for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Wrap each water chestnut in a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Set a cooling rack into a rimmed baking sheet and arrange the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts on top. Bake until the bacon renders its fat and is crisp, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and 1/3 cup water in a bowl to make a sauce.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and carefully lift the cooling rack off the baking sheet. Drain away any fat in the baking sheet and wipe dry with paper towels. Line the baking sheet with foil and lightly spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray. Carefully transfer the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts to the bowl with the sauce, swirling to fully coat, then spread out on the baking sheet.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake, tossing every few minutes, until the sauce is reduced to a sticky glaze, about 15 minutes. Immediately transfer the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts to a warm serving platter. Sprinkle with pepper and serve while hot.
BACON-WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS
Even though this is a very old recipe, I thought it might be something new to the "young whipper-snappers" who have recently joined Zaar. It was always a popular appetizer.
Provided by Merlot
Categories Pork
Time 1h30m
Yield 16 appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Marinate the water chestnuts in soy sauce for 1 hour.
- Drain.
- Roll each chestnut in the brown sugar.
- Wrap each chestnut with a piece of bacon.
- Secure with a toothpick.
- Arrange on a cake rack in a shallow baking pan.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- NOTE: This can be prepared ahead of time and stored in refrigerator until ready to bake.
BEST BACON WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS
This is the way my mother made them when I was growing up. And they were always a treat. The sauce is from another recipe on here but I found that it perfectly balances out the saltiness of the bacon and soy sauce.
Provided by Kevin Bennett
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 3h40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Soak water chestnuts in a bowl with soy sauce for at least 3 hours; drain.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Wrap each water chestnut with a piece of bacon; secure with a toothpick and arrange on a shallow baking dish. Repeat with remaining water chestnuts.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is crisp, 25 to 35 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix brown sugar, mayonnaise, and chili sauce in a bowl until dipping sauce is smooth. Serve bacon-wrapped water chestnuts with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 19.2 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 994.2 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
BACON WRAPPED PINEAPPLE AND WATER CHESTNUTS
This is a great appetizer with a delicious sweet and tangy flavor.
Provided by Niki H
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 1h35m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir the water chestnuts together with the garlic powder and soy sauce in a small bowl. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Drain the water chestnuts, discarding the soy sauce. Place a pineapple chunk in the center of each piece of bacon, then place a water chestnut on top of that. Fold the ends of the bacon over the water chestnut, and secure with a toothpick. Repeat with the remaining bacon, pineapple, and water chestnuts. Gently toss the bacon-wrapped chestnuts with brown sugar in a bowl, then place onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, then turn the pieces over, and continue baking 15 to 35 minutes longer until the bacon has cooked to your desired degree of doneness. Briefly drain on a paper towel-lined plate, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 484.7 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
SPICY BACON-WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS II
A tangy version of bacon wrapped chestnuts.
Provided by CANDLELADY
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 1h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cut each strip of bacon in half. Wrap one strip around one water chestnut. Secure with a wooden toothpick. Place in shallow baking dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
- While the wraps are baking, in a small mixing bowl combine brown sugar, mayonnaise, and chili sauce to make barbecue sauce. After the wraps have finished baking, transfer them (removing them from the grease) to a second shallow baking dish. Pour the sauce over the wraps.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 15 additional minutes, or until bacon is crispy. Serve hot out of dish with toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 244.7 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh water chestnuts: Look for water chestnuts that are firm and have a smooth, shiny surface. Avoid any that are wrinkled or have blemishes.
- Slice the water chestnuts thinly: This will help them cook evenly and absorb the flavors of the bacon and brown sugar.
- Wrap the water chestnuts tightly with bacon: This will help keep them moist and prevent them from falling apart.
- Cook the water chestnuts over medium heat: This will help prevent the bacon from burning.
- Baste the water chestnuts with brown sugar glaze frequently: This will help them caramelize and develop a delicious glaze.
Conclusion:
Bacon-wrapped water chestnuts are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with your guests, and they are also a great way to use up any leftover bacon. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give bacon-wrapped water chestnuts a try. You won't be disappointed!
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