Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts are a crispy and savory party snack that combines the crunch of water chestnuts with the rich flavor of bacon, topped with a sweet and tangy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 20 pieces 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (approx. 225 g) whole water chestnuts, drained
- 1 package (approx. 340 g) center cut bacon
- 240 ml ketchup
- 200 g brown sugar, packed
- 15 ml Worcestershire sauce
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Set oven temperature to 175°C and allow to fully preheat.
- Cut bacon slices into thirds. Wrap each water chestnut with a third slice of bacon and secure by piercing through with a toothpick.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and apply non-stick spray. Place each bacon-wrapped water chestnut on the sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 25 minutes until bacon begins to crisp.
- While baking, combine ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves completely, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- After 25 minutes, remove pan from oven and spoon the prepared sauce over each piece. Return to oven and bake an additional 25 minutes until bacon is caramelized.
- Transfer to serving platter and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end.
- Can be prepared in advance and reheated in the oven.
- Replace brown sugar with a sugar substitute for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg