Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

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These Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts feature soy-marinated water chestnuts wrapped in crispy bacon that turn out crunchy and flavorful.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Marinate1

Total Time1 40

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: asian

Difficulty: Easy

Servings:

Completely cover a cookie sheet or baking pan with aluminum foil.
Place a sprayed cooling rack over the pan to catch the drippings.
Marinate the water chestnuts in soy sauce for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
2 cans 8 oz. whole water chestnuts , ½ cup soy sauce
After marinating, drain the water chestnuts.
Preheat the oven to 350F.
Place the brown sugar in a bowl.
1 cup brown sugar
Roll each water chestnut in the brown sugar.
Wrap ⅓ of a slice of bacon around each chestnut and secure with a toothpick.
1 lb. bacon , toothpicks
Place on the prepared pan.
Bake for 30-45 minutes or until browned. You can broil the water chestnuts for the last few minutes to crisp the bacon. Watch closely.

Whole water chestnuts are easier to wrap than sliced, so check your can.
Use turkey, pork, or whatever bacon you prefer, as long as it is cut into strips.
Use a rack to allow the grease to drip away as the bacon cooks, so your water chestnuts don't get soggy.
Store uneaten water chestnuts in the fridge for 2-3 days. Eat cold or reheat in the oven.