Bacon Wrapped Pineapple and Water Chestnuts

This is a great appetizer with a delicious sweet and tangy flavor.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 56 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
• toothpicks
• 2 (8 ounce) cans whole water chestnuts, drained
• 1.25 cups soy sauce
• 24 slices thick sliced bacon, cut in half

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Stir the water chestnuts together with the garlic powder and soy sauce in a small bowl. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Drain the water chestnuts, discarding the soy sauce. Place a pineapple chunk in the center of each piece of bacon, then place a water chestnut on top of that. Fold the ends of the bacon over the water chestnut, and secure with a toothpick. Repeat with the remaining bacon, pineapple, and water chestnuts. Gently toss the bacon-wrapped chestnuts with brown sugar in a bowl, then place onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, then turn the pieces over, and continue baking 15 to 35 minutes longer until the bacon has cooked to your desired degree of doneness. Briefly drain on a paper towel-lined plate, and serve hot.