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Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

Sweet, salty, and crunchy, these Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts are the perfect party appetizer. They are simple to make and are so addictive!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 32 servings
Calories: 87 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sliced bacon
  • 1 1/2 cups ketchup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cans (8 oz each) whole water chestnuts drained

Instructions

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  1. Preheat to 350ºF. Line 2 baking sheets with foil.
  2. Cut the bacon in half. Separate the slices and place in a single layer on the baking sheets. When the oven is preheated, cook the bacon, one sheet at a time, for 10 minutes each. The bacon will not be cooked through, but just partly. Make sure to take it out while it is still pliable. Let the bacon cool until you can handle it.
  3. While the bacon is cooking and cooling, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, water, soy sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper in a bowl. Stir to combine. 
  4. Take a half slice of bacon around a water chestnut and secure with a toothpick. Place in a 9x13-inch baking dish, then repeat with the remaining bacon and water chestnuts.
  5. Once all of the water chestnuts are wrapped, pour the sauce evenly over the top.
  6. Bake until the sauce is bubbling and hot and the bacon is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • The sizes of the water chestnut can vary, so you may end up with an extra slice of bacon if they are on the larger size, or if they are on the smaller size, you may end up with extra water chestnuts. I tend to get an average of about 32 servings per batch.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bacon wrapped water chestnut Calories 87kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 283mg (12%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 32servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 87

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bacon wrapped water chestnut
Calories 87kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 283mg 12%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.