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Golden roasted cashews mixed with crispy bacon bits on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Bacon Spiced Cashews

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 195kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups raw unsalted cashews
  • 1/3 cup sugar -free thick-cut bacon, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon rendered bacon fat (reserved from skillet)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place chopped sugar-free bacon in a cold skillet and bring to medium heat. Cook until the bacon is crispy and fat is rendered, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Remove bacon bits with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the warm bacon fat in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Add the raw cashews to the mixing bowl with the bacon fat and toss until all nuts are evenly coated.
  • In a small ramekin, whisk together the sea salt, ground cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
  • Sprinkle the spice blend over the cashews and toss again until the spices adhere to the fat coating.
  • Spread the seasoned cashews in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the cashews are golden brown and aromatic.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately stir in the reserved crispy bacon bits.
  • Allow the mixture to cool completely on the tray to ensure the cashews reach their final crunchy texture.