Description
Enjoy the mouthwatering experience of Valentine Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts—crispy bacon, crunchy water chestnuts, and a sweet sauce make these appetizers irresistible for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can whole water chestnuts (approx. 225 g)
- 1 package center cut bacon (approx. 340 g)
- 240 ml ketchup
- 200 g brown sugar (packed)
- 15 ml Worcestershire sauce
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut each bacon strip into thirds and drain the water chestnuts.
- Wrap each water chestnut with a piece of bacon, securing with a toothpick.
- Arrange bacon-wrapped chestnuts on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes until bacon begins to crisp.
- Prepare sauce by combining ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan until dissolved.
- Remove chestnuts from oven, spoon sauce over them, and bake for an additional 25 minutes.
- Serve warm on a platter.
Notes
Using thicker-cut bacon can prevent shrinkage and ensure crispiness.
Feel free to prepare these a day ahead and refrigerate before baking for convenience.
Adjust the seasoning in the sauce with spices like garlic or chili powder for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg