Spicy Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

4.70 (216)
⏱ 70 mins 🍽 ['16', '2 dozen'] 🏷 Snack

These appetisers feature crisp water chestnuts wrapped in smoky bacon and baked until golden. They are then coated in a tangy, sweet and spicy glaze made from brown sugar, mayonnaise and chilli sauce, creating a perfect balance of flavours. This easy recipe yields about two dozen bites, ideal for serving as a party snack. The total preparation and cooking time is approximately 70 minutes.

Spicy Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts
  • 0.33333334326744 cup packed brown sugar
  • 0.33333334326744 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.33333334326744 cup chili sauce

Method

  1. Heat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Halve each bacon strip. Encircle each water chestnut with a piece of bacon, securing it with a toothpick before arranging in a shallow baking dish.
  3. Bake in the heated oven for 20 minutes.
  4. As the wraps cook, combine the brown sugar, mayonnaise and chilli sauce in a small bowl, stirring until smooth.
  5. Transfer the cooked wraps from their grease to a fresh shallow baking dish. Drizzle the chilli sauce mixture evenly over them.
  6. Place back in the oven and bake further until the bacon is crispy, which will take 10 to 15 minutes. Serve them warm directly from the dish with the toothpicks.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories116 kcal
Fat8 g
Sugars5 g
Protein4 g
Sodium245 mg

Recipe details

CategorySnack
AuthorCANDLELADY