Growing up on the Gulf Coast, I learned that no respectable person’s pantry lacked Old Bay seasoning. If you’re not familiar, Old Bay is primarily used to season seafood. The most popular application is probably a low-country boil.
I had heard that “Old Bay Peanuts” were a thing in Maryland and knew I had to make a recipe. The bacon perfectly sets off the Old Bay flavor. Pair with your favorite beer and you can’t go wrong!
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Old Bay Peanuts
Roasted peanuts seasoned with old bay and real bacon. A delicious game day snack!
Ingredients
- 2 cups roasted unsalted peanuts
- 2-4 pieces of bacon, cooked & crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay
- 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon of melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F.
- Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl. Thoroughly mix and toss to make sure the peanuts are evenly coated.
- Place the nuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Make sure the nuts are arranged into a single layer.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then stir. Bake an additional 15 minutes.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes, allowing the spice to firmly adhere to the nuts. Put in a bowl and mix in bacon pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 152kcal (8%)
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