Rosemary-Parmesan Snack Mix Recipe

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Balsamic vinegar, rosemary, basil and Parmesan cheese lend an Italian taste to this easy-to-make snack mix. Folks won't be able to stop eating it!—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Rosemary-Parmesan Snack Mix Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 13 Servings
10 30 40

Ingredients

  • 4 cups pretzel snaps or miniature pretzels
  • 4 cups Rice Chex
  • 2 cups unblanched almonds
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 4 to 5 drops hot pepper sauce
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the pretzels, cereal and almonds. Combine the oil, vinegar, rosemary, garlic powder, basil and pepper sauce; pour over cereal mixture and stir to coat.
  • Spread into two ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans. Sprinkle with salt. Bake at 300° for 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and stir. Bake 15 minutes longer. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight containers. Yield: 2-1/2 quarts.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 253 calories, 16 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 473 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Rosemary-Parmesan Snack Mix in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2009, p90

Tip

Parmesan Pointers

When a recipe calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, use the cheese found in bags in the grocery store dairy section. Shredded Parmesan is often used in salads or soups where the shreds make a pretty garnish. If grated Parmesan is called for, use the finely grated cheese sold in containers with shaker/pourer tops. This type works well in lasagna and casseroles. (You can substitute either shredded or grated Parmesan in equal proportions in your favorite recipes.) If you decide to buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate your own, be sure to use the finest section on your grating tool. You can also use a blender or food processor. Simply cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes and process 1 cup of cubes at a time on high until finely grated.

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2012 by mommee2threee

This tastes yummy! I have given it away to teachers, friends, family as Christmas gifts and have gotten rave reviews. I'm always asked to share the recipe. I have switched up the cereal and used Crispix instead as well as left out the almonds...it tastes great no matter which way you switch it up!

 
 

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