Cajun Cashews

Submitted by Indynana

"A spicy treat that makes a wonderful hostess gift."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 2 cups

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups raw cashews, unsalted

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line a jelly roll pan with a sheet of aluminum foi and set aside. May also use a Silpat mat.
3. Place the butter, vinegar, Tabasco sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic salt annd salt in a medium-size heavy saucepan over medium heat and stir until the butter is melted and the seasonings are well incorporated.
4. Add the cashews and toss until they are well coated with the mixture.
5. Pour nuts onto the prepared and spread so they form a single layer.
6. Bake until the nuts are dark golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
7. When nuts are done, remove them from the oven and cool 5 minutes. Scrape the nuts and any dry seasonings from the bottom of the pan into a mixing bowl. Toss well.

Reviews

[JackieBakes]

This is a great recipe. I have to double it every time I make it.

 

[RichFoods]

These are delicious! However, our family likes a little more spice, so I upped the hot sauce to 1 tablespoon, and added a tad more cayenne. Thanks for sharing!!