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Bacon Wrapped Chestnuts

These Bacon Wrapped Chestnuts are crunchy sweet chestnuts, that are enveloped in a savory bacon and marinated in a sweet spicy sauce for the perfect flavor combination.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Marinate Time2 hours
Total Time3 hours
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon chestnuts, bacon wrapped chestnuts, bacon wrapped chestnuts recipe, chestnuts, wrapped chestnuts
Servings: 24 Chestnuts
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 2 (8-ounce) cans whole water chestnuts
  • 1 pound bacon can use turkey bacon
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise

Instructions

  • Cut the strips of 1 pound bacon in half.  Wrap around 2 (8-ounce) cans whole water chestnuts and stick a toothpick in the center to hold them in place.  Place in a 9 x 13-inch pan.
  • Mix ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup sweet chili sauce, and ½ cup mayonnaise together. Pour the sauce over the bacon-wrapped chestnuts.
  • Marinate in the fridge for 2 hours.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.  Broil the top for about 5 minutes at the end to crisp the bacon a little.

Notes

Updated on October 13, 2020
Originally Posted on November 20, 2012

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 183mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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