BACON WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS-A COCKTAIL CLASSIC

These Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts are a crispy, crunchy nibbler destined for greatness on your next buffet table. A nostalgic cocktail classic that will have everyone raving!

Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts is essentially a simple take on rumaki, a Polynesian-inspired hors d’oeuvre that became really popular in the 1950s and 60s. Rumaki still has a bit of a culinary cult following and even made a couple of cameo appearances in Mad Men.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Cup Brown Sugar Packed
• 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 Cups Ketchup
• 1 Pound Bacon Slices Cut in Thirds
• 2 (8 Ounce) Cans Waterchestnuts Drained

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a 9X13 inch baking dish with aluminum foil.
2. Combine brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup until smooth.
3. Wrap each water chestnut with a bacon piece, overlapping ends, then securing with a toothpick. Place in a prepared baking dish in a single layer. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Drain off excess grease.
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