Ingredients
- Two cans of water chestnuts, each weighing 8 ounces, after being drained
- A third cup of soy sauce
- One pound of bacon, cut in half widthwise
- Twenty toothpicks, or more if necessary
- A third cup of firmly packed brown sugar
- A third cup of creamy mayonnaise
- A third cup of tantalizing chili sauce
Step 1
Immerse water chestnuts in a savory soy sauce bath for a minimum of 3 hours, then gently drain them. As the flavors meld, preheat your oven to a toasty 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Embrace each water chestnut in a cozy bacon hug, fix it in place with a trusty toothpick, and artfully place them on a spacious baking dish. Repeat this process until all the water chestnuts are snug in their bacon wraps. Let them bake in the preheated oven until the bacon reaches a delightful crispness, typically around 25 to 35 minutes. In the meantime, in a separate bowl, blend the sweetness of brown sugar with the creaminess of mayonnaise and the kick of chili sauce until your dipping sauce achieves a silky consistency. Present your delectable bacon-wrapped water chestnuts alongside the tantalizing dipping sauce for a truly delightful culinary experience.
Extra Tips & Suggestions
- 1. Seal the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- 2. Store them in the fridge to maintain their delicious taste and texture.
- 3. For longer storage, freeze the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts in a freezer-safe bag or container.
