Bacon Chestnuts

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Bacon Chestnuts offer a delightful combination of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors. The crispy bacon envelops tender water chestnuts coated in a rich chili-sugar glaze, making it perfect for parties or appetizer platters. A crowd-pleasing dish that balances texture and bold flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chili sauce
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cans whole water chestnuts
  • 1 pound bacon

Instructions

  1. Mix chili sauce, brown sugar, and mayonnaise together in a bowl.
  2. Wrap each water chestnut with half a strip of bacon.
  3. Secure each wrapped chestnut with a toothpick.
  4. Place the bacon-wrapped chestnuts in a single layer on a baking dish.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce over the chestnuts.
  6. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 1 hour until bacon is crispy and sauce is bubbly.
  7. Serve warm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

401 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.5g 15% DV
Total Fat 30.5g 39% DV
Carbs 26.1g 9% DV
Fiber 0.5g 2% DV
Sugar 25.2g 50% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 489.8mg 21% DV
Potassium 274mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 25.5mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 7.3mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 17mg 19% DV
Calcium 27.3mg 2% DV
Iron 0.8mg 4% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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