water chestnuts wrapped in bacon

(6 ratings)
Recipe by
Lillian Russo
Long Island, NY

This is a delicious little horderve! Its crunchy, salty and sweet! I had this many times at parties and it goes quickly! I double this recipe everytime I make it!

(6 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For water chestnuts wrapped in bacon

  • 1 -8 oz
    can whole water chestnuts
  • 1/2 lb
    uncooked bacon-not thick cut
  • 1/2 c
    dark brown sugar
  • toothpicks
  • THIS RECIPE MAKES ABOUT 16 PIECES

How To Make water chestnuts wrapped in bacon

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • 2
    Drain the water chestnuts.
  • 3
    Slice each piece of bacon in half crosswise.
  • 4
    Wrap each water chestnut in the cut bacon pieces and secure with a toothpick. See photo.
  • 5
    Coat each piece with brown sugar.
  • 6
    Place each piece in a baking dish. Leave room between each piece.
  • 7
    Bake uncovered, on middle rack, for about 25 minutes or til sugar has melted and bacon is well browned. See photo.
  • 8
    Blot on paper towels and serve warm.

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