Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts are everyone's favorite appetizer! Crunchy water chestnuts wrapped in crispy bacon and sweetened with a delicious combination of brown sugar, honey, and winter spices... they're the perfect blend of savory and sweet and the BEST addition to any appetizer menu!
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Servings: 24
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon
- 2 cans whole water chestnuts
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- 1. Cut each piece of bacon in half crosswise. Lay them flat on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- 2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- 3. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the brown sugar mixture onto each strip of bacon and gently press to coat.
- 4. Place a water chestnut on one end of each strip of bacon. Roll the bacon tightly around each water chestnut and secure with a toothpick.
- 5. Bake at 400° F for 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until bacon is crispy.
- 6. Drizzle generously with honey before serving.
Notes
Recipe variations:
- Cut the water chestnuts in half before rolling
- Substitute small chunks of uncooked chicken breast for the water chestnuts
- Substitute uncooked shrimp for the water chestnuts
- Use turkey bacon instead of regular bacon (adjust cooking time accordingly)
- Double the brown sugar mixture for extra flavor
- Add additional seasonings, such as ginger or allspice
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 326mg | Sugar: 7g