You can take time out of the preparation process by choosing bacon-wrapped water chestnuts to be your starter. These are a quick yet very creative appetizer to whip out at your holiday party.

When the plate of these came out, everyone rushed to them because we all knew they wouldn't last long!

Secure the bacon onto the chestnuts with a toothpick. Lie the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts on parchment paper over a cookie sheet. Bake for 30–40 minutes, depending on how crispy you prefer ...

Wrap a piece of bacon around each water chestnut and secure with a toothpick. Place the water chestnuts in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bake until lightly golden and starting to crisp, 20 to 25 ...

Place water chestnuts in a small bowl, cover with soy sauce, and let soak for a few minutes. Remove and wrap chestnuts with one piece of bacon and secure with toothpicks. Place in baking dish.

Can you really beat rumaki -- using chicken livers or water chestnuts? A soy sauce ... of blue cheese nestled in the date before it’s wrapped). Thanks, Dorothy!

Combine the water chestnuts and soy sauce in a plastic bag. Let marinate for 30 minutes, tossing the bag occasionally. Wrap each water chestnut in a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.

Add the water chestnuts and allow to marinate for 30 minutes. ASSEMBLE AND BAKE Wrap 2-3 pieces of the bacon around the water chestnuts and secure with a toothpick. Place in a parchment lined ...

Place water chestnuts in a small bowl, cover with say sauce and let soak for a few minutes. Remove and wrap chestnuts with one piece of bacon and secure with toothpicks. Place in baking dish.