Bacon-Wrapped Chestnuts
Salty, smoky bacon encases crisp water chestnuts, then bakes in a glossy ketchup-brown sugar glaze kissed with Worcestershire for a sweet-savory bite. These caramelized nibbles deliver crunch and chew in each mouthful, perfect for parties, game days, or holiday spreads. Bacon-Wrapped Chestnuts disappear fast from any appetizer tray.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves18
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon-Wrapped Chestnuts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 21 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 27
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 6
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 22
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Cut the bacon slices into thirds. Halve the large water chestnuts. Wrap each water chestnut with bacon and secure it with a toothpick. Arrange them on a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- 3
Combine ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over medium heat and cook until nearly boiling; pour over the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is cooked and crisp, about 45 to 50 minutes.
- Calories 145.27 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 9.01 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 17.36 g 6%
- Total Fat 4.8 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 1.78 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 12.05 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 321.92 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 0.76 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 13.93 g --
- Added Sugars 2.89 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 0.7 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.44 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 36.2 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 15.23 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.66 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Bacon Wrapped Chestnuts is made with 5 ingredients and serves 18. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Brown Sugar, Ketchup, and Water Chestnut. Each serving provides about 145.27 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon-Wrapped Chestnuts made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Brown Sugar, Ketchup, Water Chestnut, Worcestershire Sauce. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon-Wrapped Chestnuts?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 145.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon-Wrapped Chestnuts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Bacon-Wrapped Chestnuts healthy?
- Bacon-Wrapped Chestnuts has an easyChef Pro health score of 24/100. Per serving, it provides 145.27 calories and 9.01 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 321.92 mg (14% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.78 g (9% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.89 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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