Spicy Ketchup Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts

• 1/2 lb bacon, strips sliced in thirds
• 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts
• 3/4 cup spicy ketchup (Heinz spicy ketchup is good to use)
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• long toothpick

1. Set oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
3. In a small saucepan over low heat; cook the spicy ketchup with the brown sugar, stirring until no sugar granules remain; set aside (this can be done up to a day in advance).
4. Dry each water chestnut using a paper towel.
5. Wrap one small slice of bacon tightly around each water chestnut, then secure with a toothpick.
6. Place into baking dish.
7. Lightly cover the dish with foil.
8. Bake for about 35-40 minutes or just until the bacon is crispy.
9. If desired you may bake uncovered for a couple of minutes just to crisp up the bacon more.
10. Remove from oven and drain the fat/grease.
11. Drizzle the prepared sauce mixture over each chestnut, return to oven and bake uncovered for about 8-10 minutes more.

bacon, water chestnuts, spicy ketchup, brown sugar, long toothpick

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-ketchup-glazed-bacon-wrapped-water-chestnuts-254192 (may not work)