Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts II

Ingredients

Contains: egg, tree nuts (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• 1 pound bacon
• 2 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup chili sauce

Also mentioned in the method: chestnut

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and set a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet.

2. Drain the water chestnuts and pat them dry. Cut each bacon strip in half crosswise.

3. Wrap each water chestnut with a half slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.

4. Arrange the wrapped chestnuts on the rack, spaced apart.

5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the bacon is crisp and browned.

6. While the bacon bakes, stir together the brown sugar, mayonnaise and chili sauce until smooth.

7. Drain the bacon on paper towels, then serve warm with the sauce for dipping. Optional: remove toothpicks before serving.