Cheddar Walnuts

I’m usually a pecan kind of guy, but these cheddar walnuts made a walnut believer out of me with just one nut. Great buttery texture with a sharp cheddar coating, these nuts disappear in no time. I made the nuts two ways: a nice mellow cheddar version, and a spicy fiery cheddar version. My wife took these walnuts to work, and I can tell you I definitely didn’t make enough. They were loved by all!

Cheddar Walnuts

There’s no reason you couldn’t use the same approach I used to make cheddar walnuts on other nuts, such as pecans or peanuts. Just keep in mind, smaller nuts will roast quicker, so you might want to cut back on the baking time.

I like spicy foods, so I wouldn’t be afraid to double the hot and spicy ingredients and make a super-duper double-spicy version either. But I would put up a little sign by them if I was serving them to a crowd. No point in hurting someone!

This recipe was inspired by a recipe from California Walnuts.

Cheddar Walnuts
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Cheddar Walnuts

There’s no reason you couldn’t use the same approach I used to make cheddar walnuts on other nuts, such as pecans or peanuts. Just keep in mind, smaller nuts will roast quicker, so you might want to cut back on the baking time.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword cheese, nuts
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Calories 849kcal

Ingredients

For the dry ingredients

For the wet ingredients

For the nuts

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 F.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

For the dry ingredients

  • Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl.

For the wet ingredients

  • Whisk together all ingredients in a large bowl.

For the nuts

  • Add the walnuts to the wet ingredients and stir until well coated.
  • While still stirring, slowly pour in the dry ingredients, coating the nuts completely.
  • Pour the walnuts out onto the parchment paper, spreading out evenly.
  • Bake for 6 minutes, then stir and bake another 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 849kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 84g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 585IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.