These flavorful water chestnuts wrapped in bacon are so insanely delicious! Perfect for an appetizer, tailgating, or potlucks, this will absolutely be the recipe your friends and family beg you to make. Trust me, you’ll want to make extras because these babies go fast!
What Makes This Recipe So Good
Water chestnuts – Sweet, nutty, and fruity, these soft vegetables (yes, vegetables!) perfectly complement the savory bacon and salty sauce.Bacon – Meaty, salt, rich bacon. Let’s be real, it makes just about everything taste better!Sauce – With salty soy sauce, tomato-y ketchup, and brown sugar or maple syrup, this simple but delicious sauce takes your water chestnuts to the next level.
How To Make It
Add the water chestnuts and soy sauce to a large plastic sandwich bag to let the chestnuts marinate. Let them sit out for about 30 minutes, occasionally tossing and massaging the bag so they get coated. Preheat your oven to 400º F. Put a rack on top of a baking or cooking sheet. Wrap each water chestnut with a piece of bacon, securing it with a toothpick. Arrange the wrapped chestnuts on the rack with the seams of the bacon on the bottom. Bake until the bacon is crispy. While the bacon is cooking, mix together all the sauce ingredients. After the water chestnuts have cooked, take them out of the oven and brush them with the sauce. Bake again and serve warm!
Chef’s Tips
I used canned water chestnuts for this recipe, but you can absolutely use fresh ones if you prefer! To prepare your fresh water chestnuts, cut off the top and bottom and then peel with a vegetable peeler. Rinse them well in cool water.This recipe is perfect for prepping ahead of time and popping in the oven before guests arrive. You can let your water chestnuts marinate, then wrap them in bacon and put in the fridge until you’re ready to cook. You can also make the sauce ahead of time!
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