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Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts

Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

Crispy bacon-wrapped water chestnuts with a sweet honey glaze and a spicy mustard dip—easy, crowd-pleasing appetizers perfect for parties or game day!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Serving Size 24 appetizers

Ingredients

  • 8 strips center-cut bacon
  • 1/3 cup gluten-free soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey local is best!
  • 2 8-oz. cans water chestnuts, rinsed and drained
  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley roughly chopped
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prep the bacon: Cut bacon strips in half lengthwise, then cut each thin strip into 3 equal pieces for a total of 48. Set aside.
  • Marinate the water chestnuts: Mix soy sauce and honey in a medium bowl. Add water chestnuts and toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature for about 30 minutes, turning 2–3 times.
  • Prepare the oven: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place a metal rack inside a large rimmed baking sheet, and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Wrap the water chestnuts: Drain chestnuts, reserving marinade. Wrap each chestnut with one piece of bacon, then a second piece on the opposite side. Secure with a toothpick. Place on the prepared rack and brush with reserved marinade.
  • Bake: Roast for 20 minutes, remove, brush with more marinade, then return for another 10–15 minutes until bacon is crispy and caramelized.
  • Make the dipping sauce: While baking, combine Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, cayenne, and parsley in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
  • Serve: Remove toothpicks before serving, or leave them in for easy dipping. Serve warm with spicy mustard sauce.