Microwave Chestnut Bites

Prep: 10 min Cook: 4 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Cheesy, smoky bacon-wrapped water chestnuts coated in barbecue sauce offer a sweet and savory bite-sized appetizer perfect for parties and casual gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 can water chestnuts
  • 1/2 lb. bacon
  • barbecue sauce

Instructions

  1. Drain the water chestnuts.
  2. Cut the bacon strips in half.
  3. Wrap each bacon piece around a water chestnut and secure with a toothpick.
  4. Dip the bacon-wrapped chestnuts in barbecue sauce.
  5. Arrange on a microwave-safe plate and microwave for about 4 minutes until cooked.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

171 kcal 9% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.6g 21% DV
Total Fat 12.2g 16% DV
Carbs 4.9g 2% DV
Fiber 0.3g 1% DV
Sugar 4g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 521.5mg 23% DV
Potassium 172.5mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 34.3mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 3.3mcg
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 14.5mg 1% DV
Iron 0.8mg 4% DV

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

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