Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts are a simple, classic appetizer and are always a fan favorite. Whole water chestnuts are marinated in a sweet and salty marinade made from soy sauce and brown sugar, wrapped in bacon and baked.

A last minute coating of bbq sauce and a quick broil gives extra flavor and crispiness. Serve with a BBQ Mayonnaise Sauce for a delicious and easy to eat party food.

Quick and Easy Recipe

This is such an easy and tasty appetizer. It takes a little time to wrap all the water chestnuts in bacon, but the end result is well worth it.

Step One– Marinate the water chestnuts for 1 hour in a mixture of soy sauce and brown sugar.Step Two– Wrap a pice of bacon around each water chestnut, securing with a toothpick.Step Three– Bake for 20 minutes.Step Four– Brush with BBQ sauce and broil for a few minutes to crisp.
The saltiness of the bacon enveloping the crunch of the water chestnuts with a little sweetness form BBQ sauce makes the perfect flavor combination. These Water Chestnuts are hard to stop eating. Luckily this recipe makes a big batch of them.

Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts are wonderful for a New Year’s Eve Party or the Superbowl.

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