In a culinary world filled with bold flavors and enticing aromas, one dish stands out as a delectable treat that has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts everywhere: bacon-wrapped water chestnuts. These bite-sized morsels combine the sweet crunch of water chestnuts with the savory, smoky embrace of bacon, creating a symphony of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds. Whether served as an appetizer, a side dish, or even as a delightful snack, bacon-wrapped water chestnuts offer a unique and unforgettable experience that is sure to leave you craving more. So, let us embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipes for cooking these delicious treats, ensuring that every bite is an explosion of flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
BACON-WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS
Soy sauce, smoky bacon and sweet brown sugar dress up water chestnuts for a festive party appetizer. The crunchy centers are a great counter to the crisp, meaty bacon and the sticky-sweet glaze.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 1h35m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the water chestnuts and soy sauce in a resealable plastic bag and let marinate at room temperature, tossing and massaging the bag occasionally, for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Wrap each water chestnut in a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Set a cooling rack into a rimmed baking sheet and arrange the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts on top. Bake until the bacon renders its fat and is crisp, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and 1/3 cup water in a bowl to make a sauce.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and carefully lift the cooling rack off the baking sheet. Drain away any fat in the baking sheet and wipe dry with paper towels. Line the baking sheet with foil and lightly spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray. Carefully transfer the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts to the bowl with the sauce, swirling to fully coat, then spread out on the baking sheet.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake, tossing every few minutes, until the sauce is reduced to a sticky glaze, about 15 minutes. Immediately transfer the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts to a warm serving platter. Sprinkle with pepper and serve while hot.
BACON WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS III
Delicious bacon wrapped water chestnuts.
Provided by Beth
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 1h15m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup.
- Cut bacon in half. Wrap one slice of bacon around each chestnut. Secure the bacon with a toothpick. Arrange the water chestnut wraps in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bake the water chestnut wraps for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove from water chestnut wraps from the oven and drain some of the grease out of the pan. Pour the sauce over the wraps.
- Bake for 30 to 35 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Cholesterol 34.3 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 1062.2 mg, Sugar 37.5 g
BACON-WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS
Whenever I attend a potluck, folks always ask me to make my bacon wrapped water chestnut recipe-it's become my trademark. I especially like to prepare them for holiday gatherings. -Debi Jellison, Jacksonville, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 55m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut bacon strips into thirds; wrap a strip around each water chestnut and secure with wooden toothpicks. Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° until bacon is crisp, 25 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine ketchup and brown sugar; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar has dissolved. Remove chestnuts to paper towels; drain. Dip in ketchup mixture; place in a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spoon remaining sauce over chestnuts. Return to the oven for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 33 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BACON WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS (RUMAKI)
This recipe is slightly different from the ones already posted here on 'Zaar. It was given to me by a very dear friend who is no longer with us. Everytime I make it, I think of her. Thanks, Diane. NOTE: The size can for the water chestnuts is estimated (I don't have any in my cupboard today).
Provided by Sweet PQ
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 30-40 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- If desired, cut larger water chestnuts in half for easier eating and more pieces.
- Soak water chestnuts in soy sauce for 15 minutes, stirring a few times to make sure they are fully coated.
- Remove water chestnuts from soy sauce.
- Wrap 1/2 strip of bacon around each; secure with toothpicks.
- Reserve soy sauce.
- Place toothpick side "up" in a 9" x 13" glass baking dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 30 minutes or until crispy.
- Remove from oven; drain bacon fat.
- Meanwhile, mix reserved soy sauce, ketchup and brown sugar in a bowl.
- Pour the mixture over the chestnuts to coat them evenly.
- Bake an additional 20 to 30 minutes (again checking for crispness of bacon).
- Serve hot, with or without seafood sauce.
BACON-WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS
Even though this is a very old recipe, I thought it might be something new to the "young whipper-snappers" who have recently joined Zaar. It was always a popular appetizer.
Provided by Merlot
Categories Pork
Time 1h30m
Yield 16 appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Marinate the water chestnuts in soy sauce for 1 hour.
- Drain.
- Roll each chestnut in the brown sugar.
- Wrap each chestnut with a piece of bacon.
- Secure with a toothpick.
- Arrange on a cake rack in a shallow baking pan.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- NOTE: This can be prepared ahead of time and stored in refrigerator until ready to bake.
BACON WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS II
Mouth-watering bacon and water chestnut appetizer, covered with a savory sauce and baked.
Provided by Julie
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 1h5m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce; heat just to boiling. Pour sauce over bacon and water chestnuts.
- Cut bacon slices into thirds. Cut some of the bigger water chestnuts in half. Wrap chestnuts in bacon and secure with toothpicks; place in a 9x13 pan.
- Bake in preheated oven until bacon is completely cooked, about 45 to 50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 17.2 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 366.2 mg, Sugar 11.5 g
BEST BACON WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS
This is the way my mother made them when I was growing up. And they were always a treat. The sauce is from another recipe on here but I found that it perfectly balances out the saltiness of the bacon and soy sauce.
Provided by Kevin Bennett
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 3h40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 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 Facts : Calories 197.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 19.2 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 994.2 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
BACON WRAPPED PINEAPPLE AND WATER CHESTNUTS
This is a great appetizer with a delicious sweet and tangy flavor.
Provided by Niki H
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 1h35m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir the water chestnuts together with the garlic powder and soy sauce in a small bowl. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Drain the water chestnuts, discarding the soy sauce. Place a pineapple chunk in the center of each piece of bacon, then place a water chestnut on top of that. Fold the ends of the bacon over the water chestnut, and secure with a toothpick. Repeat with the remaining bacon, pineapple, and water chestnuts. Gently toss the bacon-wrapped chestnuts with brown sugar in a bowl, then place onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, then turn the pieces over, and continue baking 15 to 35 minutes longer until the bacon has cooked to your desired degree of doneness. Briefly drain on a paper towel-lined plate, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 484.7 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
SUPER EASY BACON WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS (MODIFIED RUMAKI)
This is a quick and simple recipe for a hot Hors d'oeuvre or appetizer that is always a crowd pleaser. My family has been making these for years and I do not know where the original recipe came from.
Provided by Northern Cook
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 15 bacon wrapped water chestnuts, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Open can of water chestnuts and drain. Place the water chestnuts on paper towel and let air dry. If you're in a hurry, you may also pat them dry with paper towel.
- Cut each strip of bacon in thirds.
- Wrap bacon around water chestnut and secure with toothpick. Repeat until all are wrapped.
- Place bacon-wrapped water chestnuts on a cookie sheet sprayed lightly with cooking spray or lined with tin foil for easy clean up. If using tin foil, go ahead and spray the tin foil with cooking spray, as well.
- Brush each bacon-wrapped water chestnut with your favorite barbeque sauce. **OR** If you are lazy, like me, dump the barbeque sauce into a bowl and just dip each bacon wrapped water chestnut into the barbeque sauce and shake off excess.
- Place on top rack in oven under the broiler. Broil for about 10 minutes. Take them out of the oven and turn them all over. Brush again with barbeque sauce, if desired. Place under the broiler again for about another 10 minutes. You should watch these pretty closely to be sure not to burn. You are looking to cook the bacon through until it crisps.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.4, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 30.9, Sodium 792, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 6.8
BACON-WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS
These are tasty little tidbits that will disappear quickly at any get-together!!Cook time includes "assembly" time.
Provided by Shae2138
Categories Pork
Time 2h40m
Yield 30 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix soy sauce and brown sugar.
- Place drained waterchestnuts into soy sauce/brown sugar mixture.
- I will put this all into a ziplock bag or a container with a lid so I can"turn or roll" them about every half hour, making sure the sauce stays well mixed and waterchestnuts are getting well coated.
- Place into fridge and let sit for 2 hours, minimum.
- After a minimum of 2 hours, Cut bacon in half.
- Wrap a waterchestnut with piece of bacon and stick with toothpick to hold in place.
- Place wrapped waterchestnuts in shallow baking dish.
- After all are wrapped, drizzle just a little bit of the soy sauce/brown sugar mixture over the wrapped chestnuts.
- Bake at 375 degrees until bacon looks"crisp," usually about 20 minutes or so.
BACON WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS
Make and share this Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Karen From Colorado
Categories Pork
Time 30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut bacon in thirds.
- Wrap a strip of bacon around a water chestnut and poke a flat toothpick through the bacon and water chestnut.
- Continue wrapping water chestnuts with bacon until finished.
- Place each water chestnut that has been wrapped on broiler pan.
- Cook until bacon is crisp.
- Mix soy sauce and brown sugar together in bowl.
- Place each water chestnut with bacon in sauce.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.7, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 30.9, Sodium 784.7, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 10.7, Protein 6
BACON WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS
My mother used to make these and keep them warm on a warming tray (the kind you plug into the wall) for appetizers. These are really easy and my dh loved these simple appetizers -- plus they can be considered emergency appetizers too as it's easy to have the three ingredients (bacon, a can of water chestnuts and brown sugar) needed to make these on hand all the time.
Provided by ellie_
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 24 appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine water chestnuts with sugar.
- Wrap bacon piece around water chestnuts attaching with a toothpick; repeat for all remaining bacon and water chestnuts. ***You can do this hours ahead and refrigerated.
- In a 425-degree F oven, roast wrapped water chestnuts for 15 minutes or until bacon is golden brown.
- Serve hot or keep warm on a hot plate (see description).
BACON WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS
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.
Provided by Natalie Loop
Categories Meat Appetizers
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 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.
SPICY KETCHUP GLAZED BACON-WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS
These will be a huge hit at your party! the recipe may be doubled or tripled, you may wrap all the chestnuts hours in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake --- try to purchase the thin sliced bacon for this then slice each strip into three pieces --- I use the Heinz spicy ketchup, if you cannot find the spicy ketchup just add in some cayenne pepper, also try to purchase the thicker long toothpicks :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Meat
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- In a small saucepan over low heat; cook the spicy ketchup with the brown sugar, stirring until no sugar granules remain; set aside (this can be done up to a day in advance).
- Dry each water chestnut using a paper towel.
- Wrap one small slice of bacon tightly around each water chestnut, then secure with a toothpick.
- Place into baking dish.
- Lightly cover the dish with foil.
- Bake for about 35-40 minutes or just until the bacon is crispy.
- If desired you may bake uncovered for a couple of minutes just to crisp up the bacon more.
- Remove from oven and drain the fat/grease.
- Drizzle the prepared sauce mixture over each chestnut, return to oven and bake uncovered for about 8-10 minutes more.
RUMAKI - BACON WRAPPED PINEAPPLE & WATER CHESTNUTS RECIPE
Provided by á-18433
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut bacon strips in half, wrap around 1 piece of pineapple and a water chestnut. Hold together with a toothpick. Do this with each piece of bacon. After you have wrapped each piece bake in a 350 oven for about 20-25 minutes or until starting to brown. Take out of oven and baste with sauce and return to oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the sauce looks clear.
BACON WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS & PINEAPPLE RECIPE
Provided by á-49222
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven 325 degrees Mix sugar, water, worcheshire and soy in separate dish. Wrap bacon around water chestnuts and pineapple Pour mix over chestnuts and pineapple Back 1 hour
WATER CHESTNUTS WRAPPED IN BACON W/BROWN SUGAR
I was given this recipe years ago and have been making them every Christmas since. My daughter wanted me to include this in the cookbook I am creating for her.
Provided by Mary Kay Nugent
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 425. Cut the whole pound of bacon in thirds (3 sections per slice) Use a glass (if you have it) 9x13 pan.
- 2. Wrap a piece of the bacon around the water chestnut and secure with a toothpick. For me it usually comes out about perfect, the ratio of bacon slices to water chestnuts...repeat process until you have no more water chestnuts or bacon whichever comes first.
- 3. In a small bowl combine the ketchup and brown sugar, making sure to get all the lumps out of the sugar and drizzle it over the water chestnuts, using all of the sauce.
- 4. Place in preheated oven and bake until very bubbly and bacon starts crisping on the edges real good. Approx. 20 minutes. Rove from oven and let cool slightly...they will be VERY HOT!! Serve warm...oh sooo good!!
MARINATED BACON WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS
Categories Pork Vegetable Appetizer Bake Quick & Easy
Yield Makes approximately 50
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix Soy Sauce with 1/2 C brown ugar. Drain waterchestnuts and place in marinade. Marinade for 3 hours. Preheat Oven to 375 degrees. Cut bacon strips in half and place several pieces on a cutting board. Roll water chestnuts in remaining brown suar and place one waterchestnut in center of each piece of bacon. Wrap bacon around water chestnuts and secure with a toothpick. Place on a broiler pan and bake 30-45 minutes or until bacon is crisp.
BACON WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS IV
These delicious wrapped water chestnuts are a great finger food appetizer. I serve them when my sorority meets at my house. Enjoy!
Provided by NANCI RENN
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Wrap single pieces of bacon around individual water chestnuts, securing with a toothpick.
- Place the wrapped water chestnuts on a large baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 20 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp. Remove from heat and drain.
- In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, white sugar, dill pickle relish and ketchup. Pour the mixture over the wrapped water chestnuts.
- Bake in the preheated oven 10 minutes, or until the sauce is hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 19.6 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 339.9 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
WATER CHESTNUTS WRAPPED IN BACON
Ooh la la! These crisp succulent niblets are impossible to resist! Use toothpicks to hold them together. Pop them down by the handful!
Provided by SAILIN
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, marinate the water chestnuts in the soy sauce 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cut the bacon slices in half. Wrap each water chestnut with 1 half slice of bacon. Secure with toothpicks and arrange on a large baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven 12 to 15 minutes, or until the bacon is lightly crisp and evenly brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 2450.2 mg, Sugar 2 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, firm water chestnuts for the best results.
- If you can't find water chestnuts in your grocery store, you can order them online or at an Asian market.
- To make the bacon easier to wrap around the water chestnuts, cut it into thin slices.
- If you don't have toothpicks, you can also use small skewers to hold the bacon in place.
- Cook the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts until the bacon is crispy and the water chestnuts are tender.
- Serve the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Bacon-wrapped water chestnuts are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they are also a great way to use up leftover bacon. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these tasty treats that are sure to please everyone.
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