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Spicy Roasted Chile Peanuts and Pepitas

Course: Appetizer
Keyword: peanuts, pepitas
Servings: 0

Ingredients

  • 2 cups unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 cup roasted salted shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Stir together peanuts and melted butter in a medium bowl.
  • Stir together brown sugar and next 3 ingredients. Add to peanut mixture, tossing to coat. Place peanuts in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350° for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once. Remove from oven, and stir in pumpkin seeds. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack (about 20 minutes).

Notes

Recipe By: Southern Living
AUGUST 2012
Yield: 3 cups