These bacon wrapped water chestnuts are a delightful and easy appetizer that is perfect for parties. The water chestnuts are wrapped in crispy bacon and glazed with a sweet and savory sauce. They are baked until the bacon is crisp and the sauce is caramelized, creating a mouthwatering combination of flavors and textures. Serve them hot and watch them disappear!
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon
- 2 cans water chestnuts, whole
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
- Cut the bacon slices into thirds.
- Wrap each water chestnut with a piece of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
- Place the wrapped water chestnuts on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, honey, and garlic powder.
- Brush the glaze mixture over the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts, making sure to coat each one evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the sauce has caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Water chestnuts are actually tubers, not nuts.
They have a crispy texture and a slightly sweet, mild flavor.
Bacon-wrapped water chestnuts are a popular appetizer in American Chinese cuisine.
The glaze adds a sticky, flavorful coating to the bacon and water chestnuts.
This recipe can easily be doubled or halved depending on the number of guests.