Are you searching for a delectable and effortless appetizer or side dish to impress your taste buds and captivate your guests? Look no further than bacon-wrapped water chestnuts prepared in a crock pot, a culinary masterpiece that combines the irresistible flavors of crispy bacon, slightly sweet water chestnuts, and a medley of aromatic seasonings. This dish is a symphony of textures, offering a delightful crunch from the water chestnuts, the smoky and savory taste of bacon, and a hint of sweetness from the glaze, all harmoniously blended together. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering, preparing a hearty meal, or simply seeking a satisfying snack, this slow-cooker creation will leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your crock pot, and embark on a culinary journey to savor the exquisite flavors of bacon-wrapped water chestnuts.
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BACON WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS
Provided by Michelle Dunster - dishesanddustbunnies.com
Categories Appetizer
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Combine ketchup, brown sugar, garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce in a mixing bowl. Make sure everything is combined well.
- Wrap each water chestnut with a bacon strip (which was cut bacon into thirds) and secure with a toothpick and drop into the mixing bowl with the sauce mix.
- Once finished wrapping the bacon and water chestnuts, GENTLY fold the sauce over them in the mixing bowl. Make sure to evenly coat each piece with the sauce.
- Using tongs, gently remove the wrapped water chestnuts from the mixing bowl and place them onto a broiler pan over a foil lined baking sheet. (I find that the clean up is much easier when using a foil lined sheet). If you don't have a broiler pan, you can try just using a baking sheet - just make sure you remove the cooked water chestnuts quickly, so they don't sit in the fat for too long.
- Using a spatula remove any of the remaining sauce from the mixing bowl and drizzle over the wrapped water chestnuts.
- Place the prepared water chestnuts into the oven to cook for about 45 minutes or long enough to crisp the bacon to your liking.
- Using tongs, remove the appetizers to a serving plate.
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 I
These make yummy appetizers. Note: You can substitute 1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce for the ketchup and brown sugar, if you would like.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Wrap 1/2 strip of bacon around each water chestnut. Combine ketchup and sugar in a small bowl and mix together; dip each wrapped water chestnut into this mixture.
- Place water chestnuts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake covered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until bacon is crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 30.9 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 789 mg, Sugar 30.6 g
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
WATER CHESTNUTS WRAPPED IN BACON RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by CandyH
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1.In a medium bowl, marinate the water chestnuts in the soy sauce 6 to 8 hours, or overnight. 2.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 3.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. 4.Bake in the preheated oven 12 to 15 minutes, or until the bacon is lightly crisp and evenly brown.
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
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.
Tips:
- Use high-quality water chestnuts that are firm and crisp.
- Slice the water chestnuts thinly so that they cook evenly.
- Wrap each water chestnut slice in a half slice of bacon, overlapping the edges slightly.
- Place the wrapped water chestnuts in a single layer in your crock pot.
- Add your desired sauce or glaze to the crock pot, making sure to coat the water chestnuts evenly.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the bacon is cooked through and the water chestnuts are tender.
- Serve the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts hot, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.
Conclusion:
Bacon-wrapped water chestnuts are a delicious and easy appetizer or snack that are perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover bacon. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is sure to please everyone.
Here are some additional tips for making bacon-wrapped water chestnuts:
- If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning.
- You can also use toothpicks to secure the bacon around the water chestnuts.
- If you are short on time, you can cook the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is cooked through and the water chestnuts are tender.
- Bacon-wrapped water chestnuts can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as honey mustard, barbecue sauce, or ranch dressing.
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