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bacon wrapped water chestnuts

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Natalie Loop
Hudson, MI

On the fence if you like water chestnuts? One bite and you are sold. I guarantee you will be asked to make these over and over again. I quadruple this recipe because they go so fast. Perfect for tailgating, holiday parties, and any occasion you might be wanting to take something a little more impressive.

(3 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For bacon wrapped water chestnuts

  • 8 oz
    can whole water chestnuts, drained
  • 1/4 c
    soy sauce
  • 1/2 c
    light brown sugar
  • 8 slice
    bacon

How To Make bacon wrapped water chestnuts

  • 1
    Marinate the water chestnuts in soy sauce for 1 hr. Then drain.
  • 2
    Roll each chestnut in a 1/4 c. brown sugar making sure to coat well. Reserve the other 1/4 c. brown sugar to end before baking.
  • 3
    Wrap each chestnut with 1/2 slice of bacon. Secure with a tooth pick.
  • 4
    Arrange on a cake rack in a shallow baking pan. Cover tops of chestnuts with remaining 1/4 c. of brown sugar.
  • 5
    Bake at 400 degrees F for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 6
    Drain on paper towels.
  • 7
    ** This can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
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