Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
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Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
Description
This recipe begins by marinating whole water chestnuts with soy sauce, garlic powder, and a portion of brown sugar to infuse a savory sweetness. Each water chestnut is then wrapped in a third-cut slice of bacon and secured with a toothpick. Placing them on a greased rack over a sheet pan allows heat to circulate for even crisping.
The baking process includes an initial 25-minute cook to crisp the bacon, followed by brushing with a glaze made from ketchup, remaining brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Returning the wrapped chestnuts to the oven caramelizes the glaze while finishing crisping the bacon. Sprinkling chopped parsley provides a fresh contrast and visual appeal.
This appetizer works well served immediately to retain the crisp texture of the bacon and the tender crunch of the water chestnuts. Using thin-cut bacon is important to ensure timely crispiness. Marinating for at least 30 minutes develops deeper flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 ounce cans water chestnuts drained, whole
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup brown sugar divided use, + 1 tablespoon
- 1 pound Bacon sliced cut into thirds
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon parsley optional, chopped
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Place the water chestnuts, soy sauce, garlic powder and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar in a bowl or resealable bag. Toss to combine. Cover the bowl or seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place a rack on top of a sheet pan. Coat the rack with cooking spray.
- This recipe can also be made without the rack if you don't have one, I just find the bottoms get crispier this way.
- Wrap each water chestnut with a piece of bacon. Secure each one with a toothpick.
- Arrange the water chestnuts in a single layer on the rack.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining brown sugar, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce.
- Brush the sauce mixture all over each chestnut. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes or until bacon is crispy and sauce has caramelized.
- Sprinkle with parsley, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Use whole water chestnuts for the correct texture; sliced ones will not work well.
- Choose thin-cut bacon to ensure it crisps properly within cooking time.
- Marinate water chestnuts at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours, for better flavor infusion.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 704mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 109IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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