Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts Recipe

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Ingredients:

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12 slices thick sliced bacon
2 (8 oz) cans water chestnuts, drained
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup cajun seasoning, butt kickin' blacken to taste
50 round toothpicks, natural , no colors

Directions:

I purchase the REAL thick bacon at Sam's Club. This way I use less pieces, but get more texture because of it's thickness. If you're using another (thinner) bacon, you'll have to adjust the cutting of the bacon appropriately.
Work with the bacon cold, right out of the refrigerator. It will be a lot easier to cut because it will be relatively hard. If you let it warm up, it'll be too soft to be able to cut evenly.
Cut the bacon into quarters, then each piece (lengthwise) in half. Let it sit out for at least 10 minutes before you begin wrapping the chestnuts to let it soften. If it's too cold, you won't be able to stretch the bacon around the water chestnuts.
Wrap 1 piece of bacon around one water chestnut, and secure with a tooth pick. Be careful not to put the toothpick in too far because it will split the water chestnut. Place them in a bowl.
Mix the rub by combining the blacken and the dark brown sugar, and mixing well. Dump it on the water chestnuts, and carefully mix it around to evenly coat all.
It's OK to place these in a plastic bag and refrigerate overnight, but be sure to use the thicker freezer type bags otherwise the toothpicks will tear the bag up.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place a pieces of parchment paper in a sheet pan, and place the wrapped water chestnuts on so that they don't touch.
Bake about 15 minutes. Or, until the bacon is crisp.
Serve while hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	342.75 Kcal (1435 kJ)
Calories from fat	201.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.4g	34%
Cholesterol	36.96mg	12%
Sodium	379.18mg	16%
Potassium	158.61mg	3%
Total Carbs	28.64g	10%
Sugars	26.86g	107%
Dietary Fiber	0.28g	1%
Protein	7.37g	15%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	25.6mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	368.74 Kcal (1544 kJ)
Calories from fat	216.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.1g	34%
Cholesterol	39.76mg	12%
Sodium	407.94mg	16%
Potassium	170.64mg	3%
Total Carbs	30.82g	10%
Sugars	28.9g	107%
Dietary Fiber	0.31g	1%
Protein	7.93g	15%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	27.6mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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