Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts
These bacon-wrapped water chestnuts pair crisp bacon with a glossy brown sugar and soy glaze for a dependable party appetizer.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 24 whole water chestnuts drained
- 12 slices bacon cut in half
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and a rack.
- Wrap each water chestnut with a half slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick. Arrange the pieces seam-side down on the rack.
- Whisk the brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic powder, and black pepper. Brush half the sauce over the wrapped chestnuts.
- Bake for 15 minutes, brush with the remaining sauce, and bake 8 to 10 minutes more, until the bacon is browned and the glaze is bubbling.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving, then transfer to a platter with fresh toothpicks.