5 from 15 votes
Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts combine the crunch of whole water chestnuts wrapped in smoky bacon, coated with a sweet and tangy glaze made from brown sugar, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. Baking these bites until the bacon achieves a crispy, caramelized finish delivers a satisfying contrast between crisp bacon and crunchy chestnuts. This crowd-friendly appetizer offers a balance of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors with a firm texture that stands out.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
18
servings
Calories:
195 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups ketchup
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pound Bacon , cut in half
- 2 cans water chestnuts 8 ounces each, whole
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Whisk together the brown sugar, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce.
- Wrap the water chestnut with bacon and spear with a toothpick then place in baking dish.
- Bake the water chestnut wraps for 15 minutes.
- Drain the bacon grease from the pan then top the bites with the sauce.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until browned and crispy.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
195kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
433mg
(18%)
Potassium
195mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
146IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 433mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 146IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.