**Tantalizing Treat: Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts - A Culinary Symphony of Sweet, Savory, and Smoky Flavors**
Embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing bacon-wrapped water chestnuts, an irresistible appetizer or snack that will delight your taste buds. Crispy bacon envelops tender water chestnuts, creating a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors. This recipe trio offers variations to suit every palate, from classic to spicy to a delightful sweet and sour twist.
**Classic Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts:** Experience the timeless combination of bacon and water chestnuts, seasoned with salt and pepper for a straightforward yet satisfying treat.
**Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts:** Ignite your taste buds with a fiery twist. These bacon-wrapped delights are coated in a tantalizing blend of chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper, delivering a delightful kick.
**Sweet and Sour Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts:** Embark on a culinary journey to the Orient with this sweet and sour rendition. A harmonious balance of soy sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar creates a flavor profile that is both tangy and sweet.
Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create these delectable treats with ease. So, gather your ingredients and prepare to indulge in a symphony of flavors with our bacon-wrapped water chestnuts.
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 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.
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
On the fence if you like water chestnuts? One bite and you are sold. I guarantee you will be asked to make these over and over again. I quadruple this recipe because they go so fast. Perfect for tailgating, holiday parties, and any occasion you might be wanting to take something a little more impressive.
Provided by Natalie Loop
Categories Meat Appetizers
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Marinate the water chestnuts in soy sauce for 1 hr. Then drain.
- 2. Roll each chestnut in a 1/4 c. brown sugar making sure to coat well. Reserve the other 1/4 c. brown sugar to end before baking.
- 3. Wrap each chestnut with 1/2 slice of bacon. Secure with a tooth pick.
- 4. Arrange on a cake rack in a shallow baking pan. Cover tops of chestnuts with remaining 1/4 c. of brown sugar.
- 5. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- 6. Drain on paper towels.
- 7. ** This can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
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.
Tips:
- Choose large water chestnuts. This will make them easier to wrap with bacon and will ensure that they cook evenly.
- Use thick-cut bacon. This will help to keep the water chestnuts moist and flavorful.
- Wrap the water chestnuts tightly with bacon. This will help to prevent them from falling apart during cooking.
- Cook the water chestnuts over medium heat. This will help to prevent the bacon from burning.
- Cook the water chestnuts until the bacon is crispy and the water chestnuts are tender. This should take about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve the water chestnuts immediately. They are best enjoyed when hot.
Conclusion:
Bacon-wrapped water chestnuts are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they are also a great way to use up leftover bacon. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your bacon-wrapped water chestnuts are cooked perfectly every time.
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