Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Tips

Tips and Tricks

• When carving your pumpkins, save the seeds!  Season the seeds, then bake them for a crunchy snack.  Our oh-so-easy roasted pumpkin seeds recipe produces delicious results.   Or for a change of pace, you can roast butternut squash seeds, too.
• Store the roasted seeds in an airtight container or resealable plastic food storage bag at room temperature.  If the seeds start to lose their crunch, spread them on a baking sheet and bake in a 350°F oven 3 to 4 min. or until crisp.  Keep an eye on the seeds as they bake since they can easily burn.
• Hosting a pumpkin carving party? Roast the seeds while the guests are busy carving their pumpkins.  Then send each guest home with a bag of the roasted seeds as their party favor.
• Check out our Halloween games and activities section in our Halloween helper for suggestions for fun party games, such “guess the number of pumpkin seeds in a jar.”
• Our Seasonal Pumpkin and Winter Squash pages have even more tips for selecting and preparing pumpkin and squash.

Flavor Boosters

• Roasted pumpkin seeds make a great crunchy topping for soups and salads.
• Use plain untoasted pumpkin seeds to prepare our irresistible Crunchy Peanut and Pumpkin Seed Brittle or creamy Spicy Toasted Pumpkin Seed Dip.
• Our Roasted Pumpkin Macaroni calls for fresh cubed pumpkin.  When cutting up the pumpkin, don’t forget to save and toast the seeds for a crunchy snack.
• For variety, try seasoning your pumpkin seeds with other favorite flavorings.  For example, toss ½ cup roasted pumpkin seeds with 2 tsp. GOOD SEASONS Italian Salad Dressing Mix, 1/2 tsp. chipotle pepper seasoning or 1 tsp. lemon pepper.