Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

• 3 (8 oz.) cans La Choy water chestnuts
• 2 lb. thick sliced bacon
• 1 (14 oz.) bottle tomato catsup
• 1 c. sugar
• 2 Tbsp. soy sauce

1. Open chestnuts and drain all water off; place on a paper towel to drain excess moisture.
2. Cut bacon slices in half and wrap 1/2 bacon strip around each chestnut and secure with round toothpicks. Place on broiler rack with 1 cup water in bottom of broiler pan (this keeps down grease splatters); broil until bacon is crisp, turning frequently to keep from burning.
3. Placed bacon wrapped chestnuts in large baking dish, side by side, and prepare the sauce as follows:
4. Empty catsup in a small saucepan.
5. Add sugar and soy sauce; bring to a slow boil, stirring constantly.
6. Cook for 5 minutes, then pour over chestnuts in baking dish.
7. Bake in 350u0b0 oven for approximately 30 minutes; remove and serve.
8. May be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated, then heat and serve. Serves approximately 8 to 10 people.

water chestnuts, bacon, tomato catsup, sugar, soy sauce

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=734035 (may not work)