Best Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

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.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 40 mins
Yield:
10 servings
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1 pound bacon, halved crosswise
  • 20 toothpicks, or as needed
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup chili sauce

Directions

Step 1
Soak water chestnuts in a bowl with soy sauce for at least 3 hours; drain.

Step 2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3
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.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is crisp, 25 to 35 minutes.

Step 5
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 (per serving)

198
Calories
12g
Fat
16g
Carbs
7g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 198
% Daily Value *
Total Fat12g 16%
Saturated Fat3g 15%
Cholesterol19mg 6%
Sodium994mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate16g 6%
Dietary Fiber1g 5%
Total Sugars9g
Protein7g
Vitamin C2mg 10%
Calcium14mg 1%
Iron1mg 5%
Potassium200mg 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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