Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

You all are in for a treat today. Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts (I know, another dish named for exactly what it is. Get used to it!) are a sweet and savory appetizer perfect for holiday parties. The best part about these bite size treats is how easy they are to make!

My husband was adamant that he remembered having these before and not liking them. I can assure you that, based on the empty plate on the counter, that was not the case. If you're not normally a water chestnut fan I urge you to give them a second chance with this dish. You might be pleasantly surprised!


Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

Tools:
Broiler Pan
Meat Shears or Large Knife
Small Mixing Bowl
Mixing Spoon
Toothpicks
9x13 Baking Dish
Spatula


Ingredients:
2 cans of Water Chestnuts
1 pound of Sliced Bacon
1/3 cup BBQ Sauce
1/3 cup Mayonnaise
1/3 cup Brown Sugar - packed!

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350
• Drain water chestnuts.
• Cut bacon in half.
• Wrap a half slice of bacon around a water chestnut. Secure with toothpick then place on broiler pan. Repeat until all chestnuts are wrapped or you're out of bacon.
• Put pan in oven and bake for 45 mins.
• In a small mixing bowl put the three remaining ingredients. Mix thoroughly.
• Using a spatula to lift them from the broiler pan, move all water chestnuts into a 9x13 baking dish.
• Pour sauce generously over the water chestnuts. Use it all! Don't be skimpy.
• Bake for an additional 30 mins.
• Remove from oven and let sit for at least 15 mins before serving.

While it does take a bit of time in the oven the process itself is very simple. Let me know how they turned out for you!