How to Make Best Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably irresistible about the combination of bacon and water chestnuts. This classic appetizer has been a party favorite for decades, and for good reason. The crispy, salty bacon complements the tender, slightly sweet water chestnuts perfectly, creating a snack that is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.

Not only is it delicious, but it's also incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a tray of these i...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • 1 pound bacon, halved crosswise
  • 20 toothpicks, or as needed
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup chili sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Soak water chestnuts in a bowl with soy sauce for at least 3 hours; drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Wrap each water chestnut with a piece of bacon; secure with a toothpick and arrange on a shallow baking dish. Repeat with remaining water chestnuts.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is crisp, 25 to 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix brown sugar, mayonnaise, and chili sauce in a bowl until dipping sauce is smooth. Serve bacon-wrapped water chestnuts with dipping sauce.
  • Nutrition

    198 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 994mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 200mg