Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

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This is the easiest roasted pumpkin seed recipe I've ever done t,hat taste great. I did, however, used more salt than stated and also used corse sea salt. It made it crunch...read more

posted by

Babadi1009

on 9/18/2011

time

prep:

15 min

total:

3 hr 25 min

servings

total:

8 servings, 1/4 cup each

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What You Need

cups pumpkin seeds

Butter-flavored cooking spray

1/2

tsp. salt

Make It

RINSE seeds; discard any stringy membranes. Spread seeds into single layer on baking sheet. Let stand 3 hours or until dried.

HEAT oven to 350°F. Spray seeds generously with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt.

BAKE 8 to 10 min. or until lightly browned, stirring after 5 min.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

Carve a pumpkin with your children and then have fun making this special recipe. A serving of pumpkin seeds is 1/4 cup.

Special Extra

Prepare as directed, omitting the salt and choosing one of the following flavorings to toss with each 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds before roasting. Spicy: 2 tsp. GOOD SEASONS Dressing Mix. (Try Italian, Cheese Garlic or Asian Sesame Flavor.) Sweet: 2 tsp. maple syrup and 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon. Increase baking time to 8 to 10 min. or until golden brown. Cool in pan. Break apart if necessary. Cheesy: 4 tsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese. Make all the different flavors and serve at your next Halloween party.

Food Facts

When buying your pumpkin, make sure it has a level bottom and one smooth unblemished side for the jack-'o-lantern's face. Children can take part by drawing the jack-'o-lantern's face with a permanent marker before the adult cuts it out. Store the pumpkin outside until it is ready to be carved.

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karleach

posted:10/17/2002

seems simple will try when we carve this year

a cook

posted:10/15/2002

punkaweasel

posted:10/15/2002

This was really easy and since I had never made roasted pumpkin seeds before, I was pleased at how easy it was and how well they turned out. Thanks!

a cook

posted:10/13/2002

Quick and easy-just right for this time of year!

a cook

posted:10/11/2002

my daughter is a picky eater but she loves this recipe

a cook

posted:10/6/2002

Grandkid friendly recipe even for my little ones. Thanks

a cook

posted:10/5/2002

This recipe looks like one my friends and family will like alot.

a cook

posted:10/2/2002

This is a great quick and easy alternative to chips and other, not so good for you snacks. Once you start eating them you just cant quit! Plus, its a good way to get rid of the seeds from your halloween pumpkin!

a cook

posted:9/6/2002

a cook

posted:3/29/2002

I have always loved roasted pumpkin seeds. It was a haloween tradition. The difference is that when my mom made them she always left the shells on. We then cracked and ate them like shelled peanuts. Some of us would throw away the shells, but I would always eat them with the seeds. It is a matter of preference. Another winning point with the kids is that the seeds are very slimy when rinsing. If you play it right it will score very high on the gross but cool scale. A very healthy snack and a fun project to include in your jack o'lantern making with the kids.