Spiced Mixed Nuts

By GadgetGirl

Great for a party snack or a gift, these spiced nuts are flavored with Old Bay, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cayenne, and Parmesan.

Ingredients

• 2 large egg whites
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 6 cups mixed unsalted raw nuts (such as walnuts, pecans, cashews, and pistachios)
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/3 cup Parmesan, finely grated (about 1 ounce)

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 300°F.

Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the sugar, beating until a loose meringue forms. Beat in the Old Bay Seasoning, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne, and salt.

Mix in the nuts and butter, then mix in the Parmesan. Divide the nuts between 2 parchment-lined rimmed baking sheets, spreading them in a single layer.

Bake, switching the baking sheets halfway through, until golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.

Let cool and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.