Reviewed: Dec. 5, 2003

This is always a hit at our house, but I soak the chestnuts in soy sauce and then roll in brown sugar instead of using white sugar. Then wrap with bacon and fasten with toothpick. This is great microwaved also (and saves time!)

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CURLZ

Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2008

Just like my mom's! This recipe was exactly what I was looking for. The longer you marinade the chestnuts the better, but as long as they to soak for longer than an hour you're good to go. I also cook the bacon in the microwave for 5 minutes before wrapping the water chestnuts - it cuts down on oven time and there's never any soggy-bacon spots

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OPENDESTINY

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Three Hills, Alberta, Canada

Living In: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2006

This is my FAVOURITE appetizer recipe and often make them just for myself! I allow thw w/chestnuts to soak in the soy for a little while and also use brown sugar. Just a tip - to make the (streaky) bacon go further, stretch the rashers out with the back of a knife before wrapping, it also cuts down on crisping up time!!

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Nic in the UK

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, U.K.

Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2006

I wasn't so sure about making this and I sure am glad I did!! What a hit this was. I did do a few things different..I used maple bacon, and I marinated the water chestnuts in soy with a little hoisin sauce. This is a spectacular appetizer.

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Kim Brooks

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Malaga, New Jersey, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 7, 2006

I made this for an open house and everyone raved about them. Best part, they are sooo easy to make. Depending on size of chestnuts, I cut bacon in thirds, Also lined the bacon pan with foil to make clean up easier.

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Marianne

Home Town: Ivesdale, Illinois, USA

Living In: Saint George, Utah, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2004

I make this every year for Christmas Eve. Thanks so much Eleanor for sharing it! I've noticed that Reese brand water chestnuts are preferred by my family.

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ELANONUEVO

Reviewed: Sep. 8, 2002

I took these wrap-arounds to a party last night, and they were the hit with everyone! Thanks!

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Cindy in Pensacola

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Stockton, California, USA

Living In: Pensacola, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2000

you will never try another chestnut recipe again! this is the "best"

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KATIES MOMMY

Reviewed: Mar. 30, 2001

Yummy yummy yummy describes this recipe! A definate hit at our party and a new addition to my list of "must makes"!!

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kathyskitchen

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2006

These were delicious, but I believe the cooking time is incorrect in the instructions. I cooked for about 50 minutes at 350 degrees before the bacon was done. An inexpensive appetizer that disappeared quickly!

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