Name: Bacon-Wrapped Chestnuts Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 chestnuts; 8 slices of bacon; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1/4 tsp black pepper; Toothpicks

Bacon-Wrapped Chestnuts Recipe

Nerte Edmonds Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Bacon-Wrapped Chestnuts

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

16 chestnuts
8 slices of bacon
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/4 tsp black pepper
Toothpicks

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Make a small slit in the shell of each chestnut with a knife.
Place the chestnuts in a pot of boiling water and cook for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and drain the chestnuts.
Peel the shells and set the chestnuts aside.
In a small bowl, mix maple syrup, soy sauce, and black pepper.
Wrap each chestnut with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
Place the bacon-wrapped chestnuts on a baking sheet.
Brush the chestnuts with the maple syrup mixture.
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories : 210kcal
Total Fat : 12g
Saturated Fat : 4g
Cholesterol : 15mg
Sodium : 520mg
Total Carbohydrates : 21g
Dietary Fiber : 2g
Sugar : 7g
Protein : 6g

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