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Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts I

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"These make yummy appetizers. Note: You can substitute 1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce for the ketchup and brown sugar, if you would like." — MARBALET

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Original recipe makes 4 to 6 servings Change Servings

1/2 pound bacon, cut in half
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts

3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

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Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Wrap 1/2 strip of bacon around each water chestnut. Combine ketchup and sugar in a small bowl and mix together; dip each wrapped water chestnut into this mixture.
Place water chestnuts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake covered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until bacon is crisp.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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This is the how I make mine also but I wrap the bacon around the water chestnuts and bake them until the bacon is done. Usually 350 for 10 minutes. Then I put them in my crock-pot and pour the mixture on top. They are easy to serve at a party this way.

—LEFTOHIO

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 29, 2003

I found a better receipe - pre-fry the bacon a little first. make the sauce with a jar of current jelly and chili sauce.

—beemer

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Dec 04, 2003

I did what one reviewer suggested and omited the ketchup. I only sprinkled brown sugar on top. They were delicious - my husband couldn't get enough of them! I did have a little problem with getting the bacon browned so I put the broiler on for a few minutes at the end of the cooking time.

—CINDERMOM

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Nov 01, 2003

I love this recipe!! I make it with out ketchup, though. All I do is wrap the water chestnuts in bacon and sprinkle brown sugar on them. YUMMMY!! They are addictive, so beware!!

—SBARTOSIK

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Jan 07, 2004

Recipe was great. We had these at our wedding and not one was left. Although, i suggest cooking the bacon in the microwave a few minutes before wrapping, it was easier to wrap and it makes the bacon a little crispier. Just WAIT till they cool a little.

—FINGAZ

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Mar 09, 2009

My grandma has been making these tasty little morsels for years. She would do one thing different though. She wrapped the chestnuts in bacon, baked them until brown and then dipped each one in the sauce with a toothpick and arranged them nicely on a plate... So easy, yet so good...

—FIVE1OFFUN

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Jul 12, 2006

One of my friends always makes these when she has a get together. They are delicious. They are always the first thing gone. YUMMY!

—JMMOELLER

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Jun 05, 2006

I absolutely love this recipe and it is so easy to make. However, I cut the bacon into thirds and didn't need toothpicks to secure them. I cooked for 30 minutes without the sauce and drained as much grease as I could then used a spoon the pour the sauce onto each one then cooked for another 20-30 minutes. I doubled the recipe for a party and we a good bit of sauce left over so I had to make more later that week. Quick, easy and delicious!!!!!

—carrie bb

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Nutrition

Calories
349 kcal
17%

Carbohydrates
36.4 g
12%

Cholesterol
31 mg
10%

Fat
20.6 g
32%

Fiber
1.2 g
5%

Protein
6.3 g
13%

Sodium
789 mg
32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts I

Serving Size: 1/5 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 5
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 349
Calories from Fat: 185

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.6g 32 %
Saturated Fat 6.8g 34 %
Cholesterol 31mg 10 %
Sodium 789mg 32 %
Potassium 314mg 9 %
Total Carbohydrates 36.4g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5 %
Protein 6.3g 13 %
Sugars 30.6g
Vitamin A 7 %
Vitamin C 10 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 9 %
Thiamin 21 %
Niacin 25 %
Vitamin B6 14 %
Magnesium 6 %
Folate 4 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.