Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
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Whenever I think of Halloween and fall I think of pumpkins. When I think of pumpkins I think of carving them and of roasted pumpkin seeds.
One of my favorite parts of carving the jack-o-lantern as a kid was scooping out the seeds and having my mom roast them in the oven. There’s nothing quite like the smell of pumpkin seeds roasting in the oven.
These pumpkin seeds are kicking off Pumpkin Week here on Hezzi-D’s Recipe Box. That’s right, every day for 8 days I’ll be sharing my favorite pumpkin recipes so make sure you stop back and check them out each day!
I can honestly say I’m not sure what my mom put on the pumpkin seeds when I was a kid. I’m assuming it was just butter and salt but now I need to call her ask. I jazzed my pumpkin seeds up a little more to give them some additional flavor but man did they bring back my childhood. Crunchy, buttery, and delicious, these are a great fall snack that I can pop all day long.
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
2 c. pumpkin seeds
3 T. butter
2 t. salt
1/2 t. black pepper
1/2 t. garlic powder
1/4 t. cayenne pepper
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Place the pumpkin seeds in a baking dish. Pour the melted butter over top and sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne. Toss to coat.
3. Bake for 30-45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
4. Remove from oven and serve hot. Store in an air tight container for up to 3 days.
I made these this week – yum! The only change I had to make was to cook them for far less time – mine were starting to get a little too dark after only 20 minutes! Thanks for the recipe!
We always roasted the pumpkin seeds after my dad carved the pumpkin ever year. Great choice of spices for yours!
This is another good ideal of crunchy snacks….I love the spice in it too!
I like roasted squash seeds this time of year too!
Oh, how we love roasted pumpkin seeds! Reading your post I an almost smell them roasting in the oven 🙂
Oh I’m definitely going to be adding cayenne to mine! Love!
Can’t wait for halloween now!
Pumpkin seeds go so fast around here. I love your spice blend, I’ll have to try it with my next pumpkin.
Love the kick you gave to the pumpkin seeds!
I love roasted pumpkin seeds! Ever since I discovered kabocha squash, I’ve been roasting those seeds too, and man are they good! Usually I stick with olive oil, but next time I’m trying butter (why didn’t I think of that before?!)
Love your addition of the cayenne, Heather! Spicy roasted pumpkin seeds are the best!
A perfect fall classic!
There’s just nothing better than pepitas!!!
The perfect thing to do with the seeds you pull out from carving a pumpkin for Halloween. What a great snack.
My mom used to make these every Halloween. I think we just used “popcorn” salt, but I love your seasonings 🙂
It has been so long since I have made Pumpkin Seeds! Great reminder and I can’t wait to follow this recipe.
Roasted pumpkin seeds are one of my favorite fall things to eat! They are so good! Love your recipe!
Roasted pumpkins are a must for fall. The smell of them roasting always relaxes me. Thanks for sharing your version. =)
I looooove roasted pumpkin seeds! I ate them nearly every day when I was pregnant with my first 🙂 Yours look seasoned perfectly!