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Today I’ve got a fun easy recipe for slow cooker spicy peanuts.
There are lots of recipes for spiced nuts floating around on the internet. Most of them call for a ton of sugar and require a well stocked spice cupboard. But this recipe is different.
You need just 3 ingredients to make these slow cooker spicy nuts: cocktail peanuts, butter and a package of chili seasoning mix.
Recipe Notes
I found the recipe while browsing through what I think might be the original cookbook dedicated to Crock Pot Cooking: Crockery Cookery: 262 Tested Slow-cooker Recipes (affiliate link) by Mable Hoffman. Published in 1975, it is full of retro slow cooker recipes, many of which have stood well the test of time.
Flavorful, with a nice hint of spice, they weren’t too spicy or overpowering. For a bigger kick, you might want to add a little more chili powder or cayenne pepper.
The only change I made was to cut back the butter from 4 tablespoons to 2.
A perfect party snack, these easy slow cooker nuts would also make a great last minute holiday gift, packed little jars, tins, or cellophane bags tied with ribbon.
How Many Calories and WW Points in Slow Cooker Spicy Peanuts?
According to my calculations, each generous 1/4-cup serving has about 174 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
6 SmartPoints (Green plan)
6 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
6 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
5 PointsPlus (Old plan)
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3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Spicy Peanuts Recipe
Ingredients
- 24 ounces cocktail peanuts
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 package (1-1/4 ounces) chili seasoning mix (I used McCormick)
Instructions
- Ideal slow cooker size: 4-Quart.
- Place the nuts in the slow cooker. Drizzle the butter over, then sprinkle on the dry chili mix. Toss well to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 2-1/2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes or so. Turn to HIGH.
- Remove the cover and cook for 10 or 15 minutes more.
- Serve warm or cool.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 6 SmartPoints (Green plan) 6 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 6 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 5 PointsPlus (Old plan) I cut back the butter from 4 to 2 tablespoons.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe source: Crockery Cookery: 262 Tested Slow-cooker Recipes (affiliate link) by Mable Hoffman
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