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water chestnut treats

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

From an old cookbook, this appetizer is ideal for a party where drinks (either alcoholic or non-) are served, because it is a bit thirsty-making! And it's extra satisfying because of the protein in the bacon. Photo source: bloatalrecall.blogspot.com

(1 rating)
yield 8 -16
prep time 20 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Broil

Ingredients For water chestnut treats

  • 2 stick
    lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    seasoned salt
  • 2 can
    (5 oz.) whole water chestnuts, drained
  • 8 slice
    bacon, cut in half (pepper bacon is extra good)

How To Make water chestnut treats

  • 1
    In a medium to large bowl, combine the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and seasoned salt. Add water chestnuts and marinate for 15 minutes.
  • 2
    Drain water chestnuts and wrap half a slice of bacon around each one, securing with a wooden toothpick.
  • 3
    Arrange on broiler rack and broil 4 inches from heat, for 2 minutes on each side. Bacon should be crisp when done.
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