Description

These Valentine Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts offer an irresistible blend of flavor and texture, perfect for any gathering. With simple ingredients like crispy bacon and water chestnuts, this quick appetizer is sure to impress your guests and create fond memories.

Ingredients

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2 cans whole water chestnuts, drained
12 slices center cut bacon, cut in half
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
24 toothpicks

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Cut bacon slices into thirds and wrap each chestnut, securing with a toothpick.
Arrange wrapped chestnuts on the baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes until bacon crisps.
Combine ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan and heat until dissolved.
Remove chestnuts, spoon sauce over each, and return to oven for another 25 minutes.
Serve warm on a platter.

Notes

For a leaner option, substitute turkey bacon for center cut bacon.
Ensure water chestnuts are well-drained if using canned.
You can prepare them a day in advance and bake fresh before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: 120
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 15mg