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a wide tray of crispy bacon-wrapped water chestnuts glazed and glistening, secured with toothpicks, on a foil-lined sheet, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts

Bacon-wrapped water chestnuts with a sweet soy glaze are delicious.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans water chestnuts drained
  • 1 lb bacon cut into thirds
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 30 toothpicks

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375F.
  2. Wrap each water chestnut in a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  3. Arrange on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  4. Whisk the brown sugar, soy sauce, and ketchup together and brush over each piece.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes until the bacon is crisp, brushing with more glaze halfway.
  6. Serve warm.

Notes

Set the pan on a rack so the bacon crisps on all sides.