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Water Chestnuts a la Bacon

By: Rosie 
"This is a yummy, quick appetizer that everyone is sure to love. It's easy to make. It has become a Christmas Eve tradition at our house."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

What to Drink?
Wine Pinot Noir
Cocktail Shaggy's Manhattan
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
8 Min
Ready In:
18 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts
  • 1 pound bacon

Directions

  1. Wrap each water chestnut in 1 slice of bacon. When all chestnuts are wrapped arrange them on a microwave-safe plate covered with paper towels.
  2. Cook the water chestnuts in a microwave on high for 5 to 8 minutes or until the bacon is cooked. Cool for a few minutes and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 384 | Total Fat: 34.1g | Cholesterol: 51mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2007 by Diane   view full review
We have been serving this in our family for decades, but, we marinate the water chestnuts in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2008 by Sarah Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This recipe has been one my family has used for decades! I have gone to several parties...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2003 by DAWGIEDAD   view full review
Easy, quick and delicious. At our house, when there is only one left there can be quite a battle.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2007 by momfaye   view full review
these are good ...can be frozen ...even better if you take equal amounts of brown sugar and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2008 by Tanya   view full review
Secret - ADD BROWN SUGAR! Roll the water chestnut in brown sugar before wrapping the bacon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2008 by brenda   view full review
This receipe is terrific....can change it up by covering the in a mixture of equal parts of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2009 by Cali Girl   view full review
These are great if you are looking for quick and easy. However, to make it a 5 star recipe,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2009 by Georgie   view full review
My mom actually bakes these in the oven around the holiday and I will be making them this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2007 by linda   view full review
we too have been making them a long time but on ours we use 1/2 cup chili sauce, 1 cup brown...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2012 by girlfun48   view full review
I had these at a party once and I've been looking for the recipe ever since to find how to get...

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