Category: Appetizers, Desserts & Snacks

Southern Toasted Pecans

I’m mighty partial to my dad’s pecans. They’re the best in the world as far as I’m concerned. I’m always ready to dig into a bowl of them.

Southern Toasted Pecans

This recipe for southern toasted pecans is a little different than your usual sweet or hot pecans. These are quite savory, and highly addictive to boot. If you have fleur de sel on hand I recommend using it over large-grained kosher salt – the flavor boost is amazing.

Amazon Brand - Happy Belly Pecan Halves, No Added Salt, 16 Ounce
Amazon Brand – Happy Belly Pecan Halves, No Added Salt, 16 Ounce

Prefer walnuts instead of pecans? Try my cheddar walnuts and my sweet, spicy and salty candied pecans.

Southern Toasted Pecans
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Southern Toasted Pecans

I’m mighty partial to my dad’s pecans. They’re the best in the world as far as I’m concerned. I’m always ready to dig into a bowl of them.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword pecans, roasted, southern
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 447kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 300 F.
  • Combine the butter, Worcestershire, kosher salt, and seasoning in a medium bowl.
  • Add in the nuts and toss to coat.
  • Pour nuts out onto a sheet pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, stirring and flipping every 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with salt.

Notes

Store in an air-right container.

Nutrition

Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 286mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Mini Cinnamon Rolls

I’ve made my share of homemade cinnamon rolls, but always the full-sized ones. These mini cinnamon rolls from Iowa Girl Eats are fantastically sweet. They’re easy, and a nice lighter alternative to large, morning nap-inducing rolls. I woke up early one morning and made these for my wife to take into work. Everyone really enjoyed them.

Mini Cinnamon Rolls

Great For A Crowd, Too!

Mini cinnamon rolls are a great thing for feeding a crowd. Well, if you can keep everyone from grabbing two handfuls at a time, that is! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve made these and every time they are a big hit. As easy as they are, they always make people happy!

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Keep the mini theme going with some mini corn dog muffins and some mini baked ham and Swiss sandwiches. And wow everyone with my homemade cinnamon brown sugar Pop Tarts.

Mini Cinnamon Rolls
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Mini Cinnamon Rolls

 These mini cinnamon rolls are fantastically sweet, easy, and a nice lighter alternative to large, morning nap-inducing rolls. I woke up early one morning and made these for my wife to take in to work. Everyone really enjoyed them.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword cinnamon rolls
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 172kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Iowa Girl Eats

Equipment

Ingredients

For the maple icing:

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Unroll the dough into two squares of 4 triangles each.
  • Pinch the seams between the dough triangles together.
  • Lightly roll out with a rolling pin until it is about 1/4" thick.
  • Brush the dough with the butter.
  • Sprinkle the dough with the cinnamon and brown sugar. Don’t go crazy, just enough to lightly cover the dough.
  • Roll up the dough pieces into tight logs.
  • Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut each dough log into 8 pieces.
  • Place into miniature muffin pans that have been sprayed with non-stick spray.
  • Bake 9-15 minutes until the rolls have risen and are golden in color.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the ingredients for the icing.
  • Remove the rolls from the oven.
  • Remove from the pan and drizzle with the icing.

Notes

Reheat leftover rolls in the oven for 5 or so minutes at 350 F.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 6mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Homemade Cheezit Crackers

Oh wow these homemade Cheezit crackers were great! And what fun to make! This was the perfect project on a very cold winter’s day. What’s better than something that’s fun to make and has the added bonus of being fun to eat?

Homemade Cheezit Crackers

Fun To Make. More Fun To Eat.

These homemade Cheezit crackers taste just like the ones you buy in the store. Next time, I’m going to add some Creole seasoning to give them some kick! Or, maybe I’ll make my Cheez-It-alianos!

You’ll want to use a pastry wheel when cutting the crackers. I picked one up for cheap off Amazon. It’s a fun little toy!

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

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I also love making homemade gummy bears, Jolly Rancher lollipops, and cheese straws!

Homemade Cheezit Crackers
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Homemade Cheezit Crackers

What’s better than something that’s fun to make and has the added bonus of being fun to eat?
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword crackers, homemade
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Calories 237kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Double Bugs

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar shredded (I used Tillamook)
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • ½ stick butter softened and cut into 4 pieces
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more for sprinkling
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons water ice cold

Instructions

  • Combine the cheeses, garlic powder, butter, and salt in a mixer using the dough paddle. The dough will be very crumbly.
  • Mix in the flour and slowly add in the water (make sure you use very cold water!) until the dough is the consistency of a pie dough.
  • Divide the dough into halves and form into discs.
  • Wrap in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Place dough on parchment paper or silicon mat and roll out to a 1/8" thickness. Try to make the dough as square as possible.
  • Using a pastry wheel, cut the dough into 1" squares.
  • Poke a hole in the center of each square with a toothpick and transfer to un-greased baking sheets.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes or until puffed up and golden brown.
  • Remove to cooling racks and sprinkle with additional salt if desired.

Notes

Try other cheeses for great flavor variations.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 456mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 392IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 296mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Creole Meatball Appetizers

These lil Creole meatball appetizers have kick and zing and yum! They are definitely not ho-hum like some of your typical meatball appetizers. Thanks to jalapeno pepper jelly and hot sauce, you won’t be jonesin’ for something spicier. You’ll get the heat and then some.

Creole Meatball Appetizers

More Sauce For Everyone!

I make a big batch of these Creole meatball appetizers, so I usually end up doubling the amount of sauce I make. Oh, and if you can’t find Creole mustard, use a good grainy mustard and add just a tad more vinegar. I’m a big fan of Creole mustard so I always keep some around.

If you aren’t a fan of liquid smoke you can leave it out. If you still want a bit of smokiness add a few good-sized pinches of chipotle powder.

Also try my spicy meatballs.

Zatarain's Creole Mustard, 12 oz
Zatarain’s Creole Mustard, 12 oz

This recipe is based on a recipe from Cajun Delights.

Creole Meatball Appetizers
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Creole Meatballs Appetizers

These lil Creole meatball appetizers have kick and zing and yum! They are definitely not ho-hum like some of your typical meatball appetizers. Thanks to jalapeno pepper jelly and hot sauce, you won’t be jonesin’ for something spicier.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Creole
Keyword Creole, meatballs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 83kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Cajun Delights

Equipment

Ingredients

For the appetizers

  • 20-30 Cooked Cajun meatballs use our favorite recipe from here
  • Sauce see below

For the sauce

Instructions

  • Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the cooked meatballs and continue simmering until warmed through.
  • Serve with picks.

Notes

Make extra sauce and serve it on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 146IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Caramel Crunchy Cheetos

These caramel crunchy Cheetos were such a big hit at my wife’s office that I decided to post the recipe today. I have to admit, they are highly addicting. They’re like candied Cheetos. Great crunch and sweetness, similar to caramel popcorn in ways. I made these little treats with Crunchy Cheetos, but I wouldn’t hesitate to make them with Cheddar Jalapeno Crunchy Cheetos to get a nice mix of heat and sweet.

Caramel Crunchy Cheetos

Make A Whole Lot Extra

Don’t hesitate to make these caramel crunchy Cheetos. And make extra. I’ve made them for my wife’s co-workers many times and they’ve always disappeared in no time at all.

It might sound crazy, but Cheetos are the bomb on hot dogs too! Also try my always-popular praline crunch.

Cheetos Crunchy Pary size Bag, 15 Oz
Cheetos Crunchy Pary size Bag, 15 Oz

Also try my Cheetos popcorn!

This recipe was inspired by a recipe on Plain Chicken.

Caramel Crunchy Cheetos
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Caramel Cheetos

Add some salted peanuts for a different spin!
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Cheetos, crunchy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 3782kcal
Author Adapted from Plain Chicken

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 250 F.
  • Spray a large bowl, a large sauce pan, and a deep baking dish with non-stick spray. You may also want to spray your utensils as you go since these are quite sticky!
  • Add the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup to the sauce pan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil and let boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the baking soda. The mixture will become light in color and will be somewhat foamy.
  • Pour the Cheetos into the large bowl. Pour the caramel mixture over the top. Stir the Cheetos to coat. You don’t have to worry about getting every one fully coated as they will get tossed more in the oven.
  • Pour Cheetos mixture into the baking dish and place into the oven.
  • Bake at 250 for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and pour onto wax paper. Allow to cool.

Notes

Nutritional values do not include the Cheetos. You can substitute Splenda brown sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 3782kcal | Carbohydrates: 563g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 184g | Saturated Fat: 117g | Trans Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 488mg | Sodium: 801mg | Potassium: 641mg | Sugar: 558g | Vitamin A: 5673IU | Calcium: 442mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Sweet Spicy and Salty Candied Pecans

We recently returned from my parents’ home, where we spent Thanksgiving. My dad has 8 or so very large pecan trees (4 are commercial and the others are ‘volunteers’). This year, one of the trees that hasn’t produced nuts for over 8 years really put out a crop. My dad had over 10 paper grocery bags already picked by the time we arrived. He picked 3 more paper bags in just a few days. Time to make sweet spicy and salty candied pecans.

Sweet, Spicy and Salty Candied Pecans

Fresh Georgia Pecans Are The Best!

I always make sure to make off with some of dad’s pecans. This time he gave us 3 pounds of the most perfect, tasty pecans ever. These pecans are like gold. This recipe for sweet spicy and salty candied pecans makes for a fantastic snack, if you can keep from eating all of the nuts before you make it.

Amazon Brand - Happy Belly Pecan Halves, No Added Salt, 16 Ounce
Amazon Brand – Happy Belly Pecan Halves, No Added Salt, 16 Ounce

Also try my southern toasted pecans.

Sweet, Spicy and Salty Candied Pecans
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Sweet, Spicy and Salty Candied Pecans

This recipe for sweet spicy and salty candied pecans makes for a fantastic snack, if you can keep from eating all of the nuts before you make it.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword pecans, spicy, sweet
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 167kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Jeff Mauro

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet.
  • Stir in all of the remaining ingredients except the rosemary.
  • Cook, stirring often, until the brown sugar is melted and the nuts are lightly toasted, 5-10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the rosemary.
  • Pour nuts out onto the parchment paper and let cool. Serve.

Notes

Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 108IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Triple-Layer Pumpkin Spice Pie

I don’t make many desserts. I’m more the appetizer/snack guy. But, I made this triple-layer pumpkin spice pie for Thanksgiving and everyone loved it. Pumpkin pie spice pudding isn’t available year-round, so I stocked up because I know I’ll be making this pie again. This pie is creamy and mousse-y with just a bit of pumpkin flavoring. The crunchy crust and nuts make it the perfect, easy-to-make pie for a get-together.

Triple-Layer Pumpkin Spice Pie

Thanksgiving Perfected

I used some of my dad’s fresh pecans on this triple-layer pumpkin spice pie. He has four large pecan trees in his yard that produce an amazing amount of the best pecans I’ve ever tasted. They were the crowning touch this pie deserved! I always look forward to making this pie every year around Thanksgiving. Pumpkin pie and turkey go together. This just ups the pie game.

Amazon Fresh, Golden Honey, 12 Oz (Previously Happy Belly, Packaging May Vary)
Amazon Fresh, Golden Honey, 12 Oz (Previously Happy Belly, Packaging May Vary)

If you’re in a pumpkin-kind-of-mood also try my pumpkin pull-apart bread.

Triple-Layer Pumpkin Spice Pie
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Triple-Layer Pumpkin Spice Pie

I don’t make many desserts. I’m more the appetizer/snack guy. But, I made this triple-layer pumpkin spice pie for Thanksgiving and everyone loved it
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword pie, pumpkin seeds
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 279kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place pudding mixes and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add milk. Whisk 2 minutes.
  • Spread 1 1/2 cups of the pudding mixture into the bottom of the pie crust.
  • Stir in 1 1/2 cups of Cool Whip into the remaining pudding mixture. Spread over pudding mixture in the pie crust.
  • Top pie with remaining Cool Whip.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
  • Add nuts and honey to a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook 2-4 minutes or until the nuts are caramelized, stirring constantly. Pour onto a sheet of wax paper-lined baking sheet to cool.
  • Place nuts on top of pie and serve.

Notes

Cover and place in the fridge if not serving immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 445mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Reindeer Noses

Oh yummy! Fun-to-eat (and make!) Reindeer noses make for great holiday treats! We love making a big ole batch of ‘noses’ and sharing them with my wife’s co-workers. How can you make these without smiling? How can you eat them without smiling? You can’t! They’re great! Creamy chocolate, crunchy sweet M&Ms and salty pretzels. The perfect combination!

Reindeer Noses

No Rolos? No Problem.

You can also make these reindeer noses with Hershey’s Kisses instead of Rolos. You might have to keep them in the oven a little longer so that the chocolate melts enough. Be careful, though. You don’t want them runny, but soft enough to push in the candies.

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For Easter, make my flower pretzel bites. Just as easy and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Reindeer Noses
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Reindeer Noses

How can you make these without smiling? How can you eat them without smiling? You can’t! They’re great! Creamy chocolate, crunchy sweet M&Ms and salty pretzels. The perfect combination!
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 12

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 175 F (or whatever the lowest temperature is you can set your oven on).
  • Place pretzels on a baking sheet.
  • Place Rolos at bottom of pretzel, covering the bottom hole.
  • Place in oven 3-4 minutes or until starting to soften. Don’t let them get too soft.
  • Remove from oven and top the Rolos with the M&Ms, pushing in lightly.
  • Let cool completely.

Notes

Store in an air-tight container.

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Herbed Wonton Crisps

These little herbed wonton crisps are beyond easy to make and they pack a lot of flavor. They’re very light so you can eat a good handful or two and not feel guilty about it. You can make them several different ways, so they’re great for parties!

Herbed Wonton Crisps

A Blank Canvas For Flavor

I’ve made these herbed wonton crisps with herbs, Creole seasoning, salt and fresh cracked pepper… Use whatever you have on hand. If it’s something you like changes are you’ll like it on these crisps too.

I love making easy treats. You’ll find me making flavored oyster crackers and pretzel bites on a regular basis. I’ll make a big batch and let my wife take them into work to share with her co-workers.

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Also try my wonton potstickers.

Herbed Wonton Crisps
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Herbed Wonton Crisps

These little herbed wonton crisps are beyond easy to make and they pack a lot of flavor. They’re very light so you can eat a good handful or two and not feel guilty about it. You can make them several different ways, so they’re great for parties!
Course Side or Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword herbs, wontons
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 111kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Weight Watchers

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Using a mortar and pestle, lightly smash the herbs together.
  • Flip the wonton wrappers. Lightly spritz with olive oil (if you don’t have a spritzer you can brush the oil on, but use only a very small amount).
  • Sprinkle wrappers with herbs.
  • Bake another 2-5 minutes or until golden brown and lightly crisp.
  • Remove and let cool before serving.

Notes

The wrappers will crisp up completely as they cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Roasted Pig Pecans

I’m a huge fan of Louisiana Cookin’ magazine (and it’s new sister publication, Louisiana Kitchen and Culture). Although I’m as far as you could possibly get from being Cajun or Creole, I find the foods from the area to be my favorite. And these roasted pig pecans are a great example of that. These are the pecans I dream of. This is how every pecan wants to be. Delicious. Crunchy. Amazing.

Roasted Pig Pecans

Pecan Heaven

A recent issue had a recipe for a simple roasted pig pecans. I made a very minor change to it, made it and… wow, loved it. Fortunately, my dad has several pecan trees. Every year he picks grocery sack after grocery sack of nuts and shells them. He then gives us a few bags of only the best ones. It’s like heaven.

Roasted pig pecans are fantastic right out of a bowl. They are truly wonderful in my butter pecan ice cream.

Amazon Brand - Happy Belly Pecan Halves, No Added Salt, 16 Ounce
Amazon Brand – Happy Belly Pecan Halves, No Added Salt, 16 Ounce

Prefer walnuts instead of pecans? Try my cheddar walnuts.

Roasted Pig Pecans
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Roasted Pig Pecans

Unbelievable divine snack that will disappear in a snap.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword nuts, roasted
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 212kcal
Author Adapted from Tammy Algood

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pecans halves
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 4-6 slices bacon chopped into 1/2″ pieces (use less bacon if using thick-cut)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • pinch cayenne pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat your oven to 350 F.
  • Place the nuts in a bowl. Drizzle with the butter and add in the bacon.
  • Toss to coat and mix.
  • Pour mixture out onto a baking sheet and spread out evenly.
  • Bake for 25-40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until the bacon is done.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Combine the sugar, salt, and cayenne and sprinkle over nuts.
  • Stir to mix.
  • Let cool completely before serving.

Notes

Use your favorite nuts.

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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