By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 8
651 cal · 50 min
Creole Beer Nuts
Recipe GLPR33cfb32dca539b
Roasted pecan halves coated in a savory-sweet Creole spice blend with cayenne pepper, paprika, and classic Creole seasoning. These crispy, warming nuts make a perfect snack with beer or any occasion. Naturally vegetarian, gluten-free, and made without oil.
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Ingredients
1 large egg white
2 tablespoons sugar
4 cups pecan halves
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
Directions
Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk the egg white until foamy and well combined.
Add the sugar to the foamy egg white and stir until the sugar begins to dissolve and the mixture becomes sticky.
In a separate small bowl, combine the kosher salt, cayenne pepper, sweet paprika, and Creole seasoning.
Add the pecan halves to the egg white mixture and toss until all nuts are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the spice mixture over the coated pecans and toss again until every nut is thoroughly covered with the Creole spice blend.
Spread the seasoned pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Roast in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally every 8 to 10 minutes to ensure even browning and prevent burning.
Remove from the oven when the nuts are fragrant and the coating is dry and slightly darkened. Cool completely on the baking sheet before serving; the nuts will crisp up as they cool.
Comments
Creole Beer Nuts lands solidly for a Charlotte kitchen: pecans are Southern staple stock at every major chain, and the remaining ingredients (egg white, sugar, salt, cayenne, paprika, Creole seasoning) are pantry basics at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, Walmart, and ALDI. The stated 50 minutes is honest—mostly oven time with minimal active prep. Cost per serving runs roughly 60 to 75 cents, driven entirely by the pecans, which are commodity-priced even at premium. The real strength is household fit: this is a classic snack that reheats beautifully in a low oven and holds for days in an airtight container, making it perfect for game days or entertaining without day-of fuss. The only minor downside is that eight servings assumes modest portions; a party crowd might clear it faster than expected.
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