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Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 can drained water chestnuts
- 12 slices cut in half bacon
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wrap each water chestnut with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Place on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce and brown sugar until dissolved.
- Brush the mixture over the bacon-wrapped chestnuts.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bacon is crispy.
Imagine biting into a crunchy water chestnut wrapped in crispy, savory bacon, glazed with a sweet and salty mix of soy sauce and brown sugar. This simple yet irresistible appetizer will have everyone reaching for seconds. Perfect for parties or a cozy night in, these bacon-wrapped water chestnuts are a surefire hit!
What You Will Need
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What you will need to make bacon wrapped water chestnuts
- Water chestnuts: Crunchy texture contrasts perfectly with the crispy bacon, adding a delightful bite to each mouthful.
- Bacon: Provides a savory, smoky flavor that wraps around the water chestnuts, creating a deliciously crispy exterior.
- Soy sauce: Adds a salty, umami depth that enhances the overall flavor profile of the dish.
- Brown sugar: Balances the saltiness with a touch of sweetness, caramelizing during baking for a rich, flavorful glaze.
Tools and Instruments Required
What tools/instruments will be needed to make bacon wrapped water chestnuts
- Baking sheet: Needed to hold and cook the wrapped chestnuts evenly in the oven.
- Toothpicks: Essential for securing the bacon around the water chestnuts.
- Small bowl: Used to mix the soy sauce and brown sugar for the glaze.
- Basting brush: Helps apply the glaze mixture evenly over the bacon-wrapped chestnuts.
Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 1 can Water chestnuts drained
- 12 slices Bacon cut in half
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wrap each water chestnut with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Place on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce and brown sugar until dissolved.
- Brush the mixture over the bacon-wrapped chestnuts.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bacon is crispy.
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Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions
Make Ahead Instructions
- Prepare water chestnuts and bacon as directed.
- Wrap and secure with toothpicks.
- Place on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate up to 24 hours.
Freezing Instructions
- Follow make-ahead steps.
- Freeze on baking sheet until solid.
- Transfer to a freezer bag or container.
- Freeze up to 1 month.
- Bake from frozen, adding 5-10 minutes to baking time.
For an extra layer of flavor, marinate the water chestnuts in soy sauce for an hour before wrapping them in bacon. This allows the chestnuts to absorb more of the savory taste.
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