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

Spicy Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts are a crowd-pleasing appetizer that is perfect for entertaining and parties. The combination of crispy bacon, crunchy water chestnuts, and a kick of heat from the spicy glaze makes this dish utterly irresistible. Whether you are hosting a game day gathering or a holiday celebration, these little bites are guaranteed to be a hit with your guests.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. With just a few ingredients and minimal preparation, yo...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup chili sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cut each strip of bacon in half. Wrap a bacon strip around each water chestnut. Secure with a wooden toothpick and place in a shallow baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • While wraps are baking, mix together brown sugar, mayonnaise, and chili sauce in a small bowl until well combined.
  • Remove wraps from grease to a second shallow baking dish. Pour chili sauce mixture over wraps.
  • Return to the oven and continue baking until bacon is crispy, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot out of the dish with toothpicks.
  • Nutrition

    116 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 245mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 102mg