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Crispy Bacon-Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

What do you do with all of those seeds that you scoop out of the pumpkin? Add bacon, of course.

These bacon pumpkin seeds are lightly sweet, just a touch of BBQ, and perfectly crunchy—an irresistible snack for kids and adults alike.

Bacon Pumpkin Seeds

If pumpkins go on sale after Halloween, stock up and make several batches. My niece declared, “I love bacon,” after trying them, and her brother kept coming back to the bowl saying, “I can’t stop eating these.” The adults were silent—they were too busy enjoying the seeds.

Happy Halloween Zesties!

bacon pumpkin seeds.
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Bacon Pumpkin Seeds

Each pumpkin yields a different amount of seeds, so adjust the recipe to match how many seeds you have.
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients


  • 1/4
    cup
    pumpkin seeds, use:

  • 1
    slice
    bacon, chopped

  • 1
    tsp.
    brown sugar

  • ¼
    tsp.
    barbecue spice rub, I used Rudy’s

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
    cleaned pumpkin seeds on pan.
  • Scoop the seeds from the pumpkin and rinse them thoroughly to remove pulp. Pat dry.
    pumpkin seeds mixed in bowl with bacon.
  • In a bowl, combine the seeds, chopped bacon, brown sugar, and barbecue rub until evenly coated.
    bacon and pumpkin seeds on pan.
  • Spread the mixture in a single layer on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, stir with a spatula, then bake another 5 minutes. Watch closely so the seeds don’t burn.
    bacon pumpkin seeds.
  • Remove from the oven and transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain excess grease.
    bacon pumpkin seeds.
  • Place in a serving bowl and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Scale the recipe up: double or triple the ingredients for each additional 1/4 cup of cleaned seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 101kcal
Carbohydrates: 3g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 7mg
Sodium: 74mg
Potassium: 86mg
Sugar: 2g
Calcium: 6mg
Iron: 0.9mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used only as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American


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