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Zesty Snack Mix

This zesty, buttery, crunchy, salty, nutty, perfect snack mix will go over BIG at your next get-together.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time7 mins
Cooling Time10 mins
Total Time27 mins
Servings: 28 1/2-cup servings (approximately)
Calories: 233kcal
Author: Terri @ that's some good cookin'

Ingredients

  • 5 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 5 cups Corn Chex cereal
  • 3 cups Cheeze-Its
  • 1 cup mixed nuts
  • 3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks)
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (such as Johnny's)
  • 3/4 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Instructions

For Preparing in a Microwave Oven

  • Line the bottom of a large baking sheet with several layers of paper towels. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir together cereals, Cheeze-Its™, and nuts.
  • In a small bowl or a glass measuring cup, melt the butter in the microwave, about 1 minute on high.
  • To the melted butter, add the Worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt, granulated garlic, granulated onion, and cayenne pepper. Stir well.
  • Pour butter mixture over the cereal mixture and stir to coat the dry ingredients well. Place bowl with mix in the microwave and cook for 2 minutes on high.Remove and stir well.
  • Return the bowl to the microwave and cook for 2 more minutes on high. Remove and stir well.
  • Return bowl to microwave and cook for final 2 minutes on high. Remove, stir well, and pour out onto prepared baking sheet. Allow to cool. Store in a large food storage bag or other airtight container.

For Preparing in a Conventional Oven

  • Preheat oven to 250°F.
  • In large bowl, mix cereals, Cheeze-Its™, and nuts: set aside.
  • In a small sauce pot, melt butter.Stir in Worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt, granulated garlic, and granulated onions.
  • Pour over cereal mixture and stir until cereal mixture is evenly coated.Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Spread on paper towels to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.

Notes

All nutrition facts are approximations as calculated from a standard on-line nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 4mg