Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts are salty, sweet, and incredibly addictive (in the best way). Top with 2-ingredient barbecue sauce and broil for a crowd-pleasing party snack recipe in just 20 minutes.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Cook Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings servings (3 pieces each)

Calories 59kcal

Author Meggan Hill

Equipment

24 toothpicks Soaked in water for at least 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup brown sugar (see note 1)
1 cup ketchup
1 (8 ounce) can whole water chestnuts drained, cut into 24 pieces if necessary
8 slices bacon cut into thirds (24 pieces, see note 2)

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Instructions

Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set an oven rack on top. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and ketchup. Set aside.
Wrap each whole water chestnut in a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Dredge each in sauce mixture (or brush sauce on with a pastry brush).
Arrange in a single layer on rack set over baking sheet. Broil on HIGH 4 to 6 inches from broiler for 5 to 7 minutes per side (flipping halfway), about 10 to 15 minutes total. Remove from oven and serve warm.

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Notes

Brown sugar and ketchup: Or up the ante with your favorite store-bought or homemade barbecue sauce.
Bacon: Slice each piece into thirds to wrap nicely around each water chestnut.
Yield: This easy appetizer recipe makes 24 Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts. I usually estimate about three bites per person, so this creates enough snacks for about eight adults.
Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Make ahead: The water chestnuts can be wrapped in bacon and skewered a day in advance.

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