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Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts are salty, sweet, and incredibly addictive (in the best way). Top with 2-ingredient barbecue sauce and broil for a crowd-pleasing party snack recipe in just 20 minutes.
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings (3 pieces each)
Calories: 59 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar (see note 1)
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 (8 ounce) can whole water chestnuts drained, cut into 24 pieces if necessary
- 8 slices Bacon cut into thirds (24 pieces, see note 2)
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set an oven rack on top. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and ketchup. Set aside.
- Wrap each whole water chestnut in a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Dredge each in sauce mixture (or brush sauce on with a pastry brush).
- Arrange in a single layer on rack set over baking sheet. Broil on HIGH 4 to 6 inches from broiler for 5 to 7 minutes per side (flipping halfway), about 10 to 15 minutes total. Remove from oven and serve warm.
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Notes
- Brown sugar and ketchup: Or up the ante with your favorite store-bought or homemade barbecue sauce.
- Bacon: Slice each piece into thirds to wrap nicely around each water chestnut.
- Yield: This easy appetizer recipe makes 24 Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts. I usually estimate about three bites per person, so this creates enough snacks for about eight adults.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Make ahead: The water chestnuts can be wrapped in bacon and skewered a day in advance.
Nutrition Information
Serving
3 pieces
Calories
59kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
139mg
(6%)
Potassium
57mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
52IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (3 pieces each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3 pieces | |
| Calories | 59kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 139mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 52IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.