Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

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I've never been much of a pumpkin seed-toaster, but I figure if you're going to the effort of cooking your own pumpkin, you may as well use every last part of it! In my little 2-lb. pumpkin, I got 1/2 C seeds.

1/2 C pumpkin seeds, clean and dry
1/2 T butter
1/4 t olive oil
1/4 t celery salt
1/4 t onion
1/8 garlic
1/8 paprika
pinch cayenne
Kosher salt


Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Melt butter and add olive oil to it. Place seeds in a small bowl and toss with butter and seasonings (except kosher salt). Lay in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. (You can, of course, use any seasoning mix you want--be creative!)


Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Give one a try and sprinkle on kosher salt if needed.