Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts (Rumaki inspired)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    15

  • Calories

    77 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts (Rumaki inspired)

Our family-favorite Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts recipe is addicting, with crunchy water chestnut and crispy bacon baked with a brown-sugar glaze. They're a fun appetizer for holidays and game day.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 8 oz cans whole water chestnuts
  • 1 lb Bacon , classic cut, not thick cut (450 g)
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar (100 grams)
  • ¾ cup ketchup (180 ml)
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Glaze: Mix brown sugar, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce together. Set aside.
  3. Assemble: Cut bacon slices into thirds. Wrap each water chestnut with one piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  4. Bake: Line a large baking sheet with foil then place a wire cooling rack on top of it. Place bacon-wrapped chestnuts on the wire rack and cook in the oven for 25 minutes.
  5. Add Glaze: Use the toothpicks to lift each bacon-wrapped chestnut up and dunk in the glaze to fully coat it.
  6. Bake again: Place back on rack on baking sheet and bake again for 25-30 more minutes, or until bacon is crisp. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Yield: about 45 bacon wrapped water chestnuts
  • Serving Size: 3 bacon wrapped water chestnuts
  • Make Ahead Instructions: Wrap water chestnuts in bacon and secure with toothpick. Cover well and keep in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Continue with baking and glazing recipe instructions.
  • Storing Instructions: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 77kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.005g Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Sodium 730mg (30%) Potassium 53mg (2%) Fiber 0.04g (0%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 62IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 77 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 77kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.005g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0%
Sodium 730mg 30%
Potassium 53mg 1%
Fiber 0.04g 0%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 62IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

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

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