Use this recipe to fancy up your next gathering. Perfect accompaniment to any cocktail hour, these seasoned roasted mixed nuts are a great snack. A mere few simple steps and you can make this elegant mixed nut blend more than just your typical nibble.

Ingredients :

2 tbsp Sloppy Joe’s Seasoning, from Feb. 1 post (can substitute your favorite seasoning blend also)

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1 egg white

1/2 cup raw cashews

1/2 cup unsalted peanuts

1/2 cup raw walnuts

1/2 cup raw almonds

Directions :

Preheat oven to 300*. Aggressively whisk egg white in medium bowl with a fork for a full minute. Add 2 cups of mixed nuts (can substitute other varieties as per your taste) and stir to coat evenly. Sprinkle in the seasoning and repeat stir to coat evenly. Take a baking sheet pan and cover with parchment paper. Coat the parchment paper with cooking spray. Spread the nut mixture out in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure the nuts roast evenly. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 2 minutes before serving. Can store any leftovers in an airtight container for several weeks .