Hot Peanuts

Excellent for a party! The original recipe called for more garlic but, I cut it in half for our personal taste. Peanuts will get hotter the longer they stand. My husband can't get enough of these.

• Ready In: 17 mins
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 1 -2  tablespoon dry crushed red pepper
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 (12 ounce) can  cocktail peanuts
• 1 (12 ounce) can Spanish peanuts
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder

Directions

1. Cook crushed red pepper in hot oil in a large skillet for one minute.
2. Stir in garlic and peanuts; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly (or peanuts will burn) for five minutes.
3. Remove from heat; sprinkle with salt and chili powder.
4. Drain on paper towels; cool completely.
5. Store in airtight container.