4 8 pita rounds
1 tbsp margarine, melted
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp hot pepper flakes
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried basil
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut pitas in half forizontally. Cut
into 4 equal poritons. Separate into 32 pieces. Place on an
ungreased baking sheet. Brush with melted margarine. Combine salt,
black pepper, cayenne pepper, pepper flakes, garlic powder and basil
in a small bowl. Sprinkle over pita chips. Bake for 10 minutes or
until chips become crisp.
Prep. time: 30 minutes
Source: More Cajun Cooking
: Modern Publishing
Servings: 32 chips
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Categories: Bread; Breads; Cajun
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