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Brown Sugar Bacon Bites
from cookbook: The Farm Chicks in the Kitchen: Live Well, Laugh Often, Cook Much (2009) by Serena Thompson and Teri Edwards

This super easy bacon, water chestnut, brown sugar appetizer recipe (serve them warm) looked so good to me that I just had to keep it. Still have not made it. ~ Brenda

* Exported from MasterCook *

Brown Sugar Bacon Bites
Recipe By :page 74
Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 slices thick-sliced bacon -- cut crosswise into thirds
1 (5-oz can) whole waterchestnuts -- drained
1/3 cup brown sugar

WORKING TIME 20 MINUTES; TOTAL TIME 1 HOUR

Heat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Wrap each piece of bacon around a water chestnut; secure with a toothpick and place seam-side down on the baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops with the brown sugar. Bake until the bacon begins to crisp--35 to 40 minutes. Arrange on a serving plate and serve warm.

Nutrition per appetizer:
--Protein: 1.4g; Fat: 1.7g; Carbohydrate: 3.5g; Fiber: 0.2g; Sodium: 84.7mg; Cholesterol: 3.3mg; Calories: 34.

MAKES 24 APPETIZERS

Source:
"The Farm Chicks in the Kitchen: Live Well, Laugh Often, Cook Much by Serena Thompson and Teri Edwards"
Copyright: "Hearst (2009); ISBN: 1588167291"

Yield:
"24 appetizers"
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NOTES : Some of the best recipes are those that are the easiest. The hint of sweetness and crunchy texture make these nibbles unusually delicious. If the water chestnuts are too big for the bacon pieces, simply cut them in half.