By Becky Hardin
Published Dec 12, 2017
Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts are a simple and delicious appetizer for game day or any party. The soy-soaked water chestnuts are crunchy and flavorful, and once you add the bacon…yum! You can’t go wrong with bacon wrapped appetizers. Try this bacon wrapped water chestnuts recipe right away!
Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
Bacon wrapped water chestnuts are one of our favorite appetizers! Perfect for any holiday or get together. Anything that has bacon in it is already a favorite of mine, but the combination here of the crunchy water chestnut is just so yummy!
I love bacon. That should come as no surprise to you guys! I’d add bacon to just about everything if I could, because it just adds so much savory flavor.
I’ve made Bacon Cheese Fries , Brussels Sprouts with Bacon , Bacon Pancakes …and of course I’ve just about perfected this Oven Baked Whiskey Bacon !
This Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts recipe is perfect because not only do you get BACON, but it’s wrapped around crunchy, soy-soaked water chestnuts and it tastes so amazing!
It’s definitely a lighter, fresher taste than the bacon wrapped tater tots I made (another amazing bacon wrapped appetizer), so it’s a great thing to add to the appetizer list for parties or game day.
Try this Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts recipe for your next game day appetizer. Bacon wrapped appetizers for the win!
Bacon Wrapped Appetizers
This bacon wrapped appetizer makes me think of football season. My mom would always do a good job feeding us during football games on Saturdays and Sundays.
I have to cheer on my Tigers and Chiefs (a sad upbringing, indeed) while eating the right foods! This really takes me back and makes me think of more goodies I need to make for this blog.
Anything wrapped in bacon is perfect for game day appetizers (especially the Super Bowl ), and this bacon wrapped water chestnuts recipe is no different.
Mix them in with that rest of the appetizers, like Swedish Meatballs , an easy Queso dip , or these fried buffalo wings with homemade buffalo sauce.
How to Make Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
This bacon wrapped recipe is really so easy.
- Marinate the water chestnuts in soy sauce for at least 1 hour
- Drain them & coat in brown sugar
- Wrap each one in bacon & secure with a toothpick
- Back for 30-45 minutes in 350°F
We made these this weekend and it was such a fun day. It was topped off with family poker, caramel apple hot toddys , and bacon wrapped water chestnuts.
How great (and different) it is to actually be able to cook for people…even if it is still just the simple things. I’m on my way to becoming the domestic goddess I strive to be!
How long do you cook bacon wrapped water chestnuts?
In this recipe, you’ll cook the bacon wrapped water chestnuts for between 30-45 minutes.
Are water chestnuts good for you?
Water chestnuts are definitely a great thing to add to your diet . They have a good amount of nutrients in them, plus they have antioxidants.
And they are low in calories and fat! So they are great things to snack on…Once you wrap them in bacon, it’s a whole other story!
Are water chestnuts a nut?
No! Water Chestnuts are not actual nuts, so they are safe to eat for anyone who may have a nut allergy. They are actually a vegetable that grows in marshy waters and look similar to chestnuts (which is where the name comes from).
Can you buy fresh water chestnuts?
Yes! You can buy fresh water chestnuts and use them in this recipe. However, it’s much more difficult to find fresh ones rather than canned.
Fresh water chestnuts will generally only be available at specialty grocers or Asian supermarkets. And it’s much more difficult to keep fresh ones…well, fresh. Canned is the best option!
These bacon wrapped water chestnuts is so good and so easy to do. The soy sauce and bacon give so much flavor to the water chestnuts, and they become the perfect bite-sized bacon wrapped appetizers.
If you like this recipe, try some other favorite appetizers :
- Chex Mix Recipe
- Sausage Rolls with Hot Pepper Jelly
- Best Guacamole EVER
- Ham and Cheese Sliders
- Parmesan Spinach Dip Crostini
And don’t forget to add these other bacon wrapped appetizers to the table:
- Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Appetizer
- Sweet & Spicy Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots
- Bacon Wrapped Crackers Appetizer
- Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese & Pecans
- Bacon Wrapped Pineapple with Brown Sugar
- Bacon Wrapped Scallops
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 2 cans 8 oz Whole Water Chestnuts – drained
- ▢ 1/2 c. Soy Sauce
- ▢ 1 c. Brown Sugar
- ▢ 1 lb. Bacon – cut cross-wise into 1/3rds.
- ▢ Toothpicks
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Instructions
- Completely cover a cookie sheet or baking pan with aluminum foil.
- Place a sprayed cooling rack over the pan to catch the drippings.
- Marinate the water chestnuts in soy sauce for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
- After marinating, drain the water chestnuts.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Place the brown sugar in a bowl.
- Roll each water chestnut in the brown sugar.
- Wrap 1/3 slice of bacon around each chestnut and secure with a toothpick.
- Place on the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes or until browned.
- (You can broil the water chestnuts for the last few minutes to crisp the bacon. Watch closely)
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
Ingredients
- 2 cans 8 oz Whole Water Chestnuts - drained
- 1/2 c. Soy Sauce
- 1 c. Brown Sugar
- 1 lb. Bacon - cut cross-wise into 1/3rds.
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Completely cover a cookie sheet or baking pan with aluminum foil.
- Place a sprayed cooling rack over the pan to catch the drippings.
- Marinate the water chestnuts in soy sauce for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
- After marinating, drain the water chestnuts.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Place the brown sugar in a bowl.
- Roll each water chestnut in the brown sugar.
- Wrap 1/3 slice of bacon around each chestnut and secure with a toothpick.
- Place on the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes or until browned.
- (You can broil the water chestnuts for the last few minutes to crisp the bacon. Watch closely)
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
