Crisp Savory Almonds

Submitted by breezermom

"These make a great snack or appetizer. I love the mustard and cayenne! To blanch my almonds, I use Recipe #451094. The cooking time includes the 30 minutes of standing time in a "turned off" oven! Really only 25 minutes of actual cooking time."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 4 1/2 cups

ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon paprika
• 4 cups almonds, blanched, whole
• 2⁄3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Beat egg whites in a large bowl at high speed of an electric mixer until foamy. Add mustard, red pepper, and paprika; beat at low speed until well blended.
2. Stir in almonds; toss to coat evenly.
3. Combine Parmesan cheese and salt on a sheet of wax paper. Pour the almond mixture over the cheese mixture; toss gently to coat evenly. Spread almonds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake at 300 degrees for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn the oven off. Let the almonds stand in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove almonds from the oven, and let cool completely.
5. Store almonds in an airtight container.

Reviews

[IngridH]

I really enjoyed these. They are easy to make, with a light peppery, cheesy flavor. I like the fact that they still taste like almonds, and are not completely overpowered by the flavor that's been added. I'm looking forward to enjoying this yummy, healthy snack all week! Thanks for posting.