Water Chestnuts & Bacon

Original Recipe from:  Virginia Johnson-Tomblin

My mother had the best appetizer recipes thanks to the catering part of her work.  These delicacies are so easy to make and will make a most impressive addition to your menu for a family dinner or party.  The Village Taste Testers loved this recipe and I’m sure you will too.  Enjoy!

Ingredients and Directions

8 ounce can of sliced Water Chestnuts

1/2 pound bacon, cut in half

Wrap bacon around two sliced Water Chestnuts.  Secure with tooth picks.

Bake in 350 degree oven until bacon is crisp, approximately 30 minutes. Note:  I use a rack in my pan to keep the Water Chestnuts from sitting in the bacon fat.  Do not remove toothpicks.

Sauce

1/2 cup Brown Sugar

1/4 cup Mayonnaise

1/4 cup Chili Sauce

Mix ingredients by hand until well blended. 

Place Water Chestnuts in a glass baking dish and pour the sauce over them. 

Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.  Serve warm.

Makes approximately 15