Party Almonds

Party Almonds

Great for nibbling at cocktail parties, spicy almonds can be prepared in 30 minutes. Guests will go nuts for them!

Prep Time

10

Minutes

Total Time

30

Minutes

Makes

8

servings

1
tablespoon butter or margarine
1
tablespoon olive oil
1
teaspoon chili powder
1/2
teaspoon curry powder
1
tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4
teaspoon red pepper sauce
2
cups whole almonds
1
to 2 teaspoons kosher (coarse) salt
  1. Heat oven to 325°F. In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat; stir in oil, chili powder, curry powder, Worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce. Simmer gently 2 to 3 minutes to blend flavors.
  2. Add almonds; toss to coat and spread in single layer in 15x10x1-inch pan.
  3. Bake 10 to 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through bake time. Pour hot nuts into large bowl, toss with salt to coat. Spread in single layer in same pan; cool to room temperature. Store in airtight container.
Makes 8 servings (1/4 cup each)
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Kitchen Tips
Kick up the flavor of the almonds by adding 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce.
No need to stick with almonds--try walnuts or pecans instead.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving (1/4 Cup))
  • Calories 250
    • (Calories from Fat 190),
  • Total Fat 21g
    • (Saturated Fat 2 1/2g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 0mg;
  • Sodium 330mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 8g
    • (Dietary Fiber 4g,
    • Sugars 2g),
  • Protein 8g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 0 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 0 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 0 Lean Meat;
    • 1 High-Fat Meat;
    • 2 1/2 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 1/2;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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