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Best Bar Nuts Recipe

Score a touchdown with these irresistible rosemary-cayenne bar nuts! Perfect for your next football party or game night, these addictive nuts are tossed in a fragrant rosemary-brown sugar butter mixture with a hint of spicy cayenne. Inspired by Union Square Cafe, these are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser served alongside ice-cold beer. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 570.9 kcal
Protein 31g
Rating 4.7 (9 Reviews)
Best Bar Nuts

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Ingredients for Best Bar Nuts

  • 1 lb mixed nuts (such as almonds, cashews, pecans)
  • Fresh Rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
  • Dark Brown Sugar
  • Kosher Salt
  • Butter

How to Make Best Bar Nuts

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss the nuts to ensure even coating.
  3. Spread the nuts in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown, stirring halfway through.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the rosemary, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, salt, and melted butter until well combined.
  5. Remove the toasted nuts from the oven and immediately add the rosemary-butter mixture.
  6. Toss the nuts thoroughly to coat evenly. Let cool completely before serving to allow flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

65 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

38g

Carbs

8g

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