Are you in search of a delectable and unique appetizer that is sure to tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than bacon-wrapped water chestnuts iv! This culinary creation combines the salty, smoky flavor of bacon with the slightly sweet and crunchy texture of water chestnuts, creating a delightful combination that will leave you craving more. With its easy-to-follow instructions and readily available ingredients, this recipe is perfect for both experienced cooks and those just starting in the kitchen. So, gather your ingredients and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will elevate your appetizer game to new heights.
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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 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
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 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
SPICY BACON-WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS II
A tangy version of bacon wrapped chestnuts.
Provided by CANDLELADY
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 1h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cut each strip of bacon in half. Wrap one strip around one water chestnut. Secure with a wooden toothpick. Place in shallow baking dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
- While the wraps are baking, in a small mixing bowl combine brown sugar, mayonnaise, and chili sauce to make barbecue sauce. After the wraps have finished baking, transfer them (removing them from the grease) to a second shallow baking dish. Pour the sauce over the wraps.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 15 additional minutes, or until bacon is crispy. Serve hot out of dish with toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 244.7 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
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 WATER CHESTNUT WRAPS
The holidays around the house just wouldn't be the same without these classic wraps. Through the years, Christmas Eve guests have proven it's impossible to eat just one. -Laura Mahaffey, Annapolis, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 50m
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut bacon strips in half. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until almost crisp; drain. Wrap each bacon piece around a water chestnut and secure with a toothpick. Place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mayonnaise and chili sauce; pour over water chestnuts. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BACON-WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS
Looking for a one-of-a-kind appetizer to serve at your next party? Try these mouthwatering bacon-wrapped water chestnuts, sure to have your guests coming back for seconds.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. Place 12 toothpicks in a shallow dish and cover with water; let stand 10 minutes.
- Wrap each piece of bacon around each water chestnut half; secure with a toothpick. Place on a baking sheet and transfer to oven. Broil, turning once, until bacon is crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer bacon-wrapped water chestnuts to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain before transferring to a serving platter.
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
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
I've servedthese with, and without the "rub". The consensus is that even though you loose the strong bacon flavor when you put the rub on it, the hot and sweet flavors of the rub really kick this old time standard up. Butt Kickin' Blacken contains neither salt nor sugar, and is available at: http://www.capnrons.com/index.html?ID=RZ_BWC
Provided by Capn Ron
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 50 chestnuts, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- I purchase the REAL thick bacon at Sam's Club. This way I use less pieces, but get more texture because of it's thickness. If you're using another (thinner) bacon, you'll have to adjust the cutting of the bacon appropriately.
- Work with the bacon cold, right out of the refrigerator. It will be a lot easier to cut because it will be relatively hard. If you let it warm up, it'll be too soft to be able to cut evenly.
- Cut the bacon into quarters, then each piece (lengthwise) in half. Let it sit out for at least 10 minutes before you begin wrapping the chestnuts to let it soften. If it's too cold, you won't be able to stretch the bacon around the water chestnuts.
- Wrap 1 piece of bacon around one water chestnut, and secure with a tooth pick. Be careful not to put the toothpick in too far because it will split the water chestnut. Place them in a bowl.
- Mix the rub by combining the blacken and the dark brown sugar, and mixing well. Dump it on the water chestnuts, and carefully mix it around to evenly coat all.
- It's OK to place these in a plastic bag and refrigerate overnight, but be sure to use the thicker freezer type bags otherwise the toothpicks will tear the bag up.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place a pieces of parchment paper in a sheet pan, and place the wrapped water chestnuts on so that they don't touch.
- Bake about 15 minutes. Or, until the bacon is crisp.
- Serve while hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.8, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 18.5, Sodium 239.4, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 18.1, Protein 3.8
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.
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).
Tips:
- Use fresh water chestnuts. Fresh water chestnuts are crisp and have a slightly sweet flavor. Avoid using canned water chestnuts, as they can be mushy and have a bitter taste.
- Slice the water chestnuts thinly. This will help them cook evenly and will make them easier to eat.
- Wrap the water chestnuts tightly with bacon. This will help to keep them moist and flavorful.
- Cook the water chestnuts until the bacon is crispy. This will take about 10-12 minutes.
- Serve the water chestnuts hot or warm. They can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course.
Conclusion:
Bacon-wrapped water chestnuts are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and visually appealing. So next time you are looking for a new appetizer or side dish, give bacon-wrapped water chestnuts a try. You won't be disappointed!
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