Kickin’ Snack Mix
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling
YIELD: 3 quarts.
The blend of cereal with cheddar crackers and mixed nuts puts a new twist on a classic party mix, and cayenne pepper adds an interesting kick. Packed with almonds, pistachios and loads of flavor, this snack is definitely addicting!
Kim Vogt - Creighton, NE
Ingredients
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3 cups Crispix
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3 cups Wheat Chex
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2 cups cheddar-flavored snack crackers
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1 cup pretzel sticks
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1 cup almonds
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1 cup mixed nuts
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1 cup pistachios
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1/2 cup butter-flavored popcorn oil
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1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
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1 teaspoon dill weed
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the oil, dressing mix, dill, garlic powder and cayenne. Drizzle over cereal mixture; toss to coat.
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2.
Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 250° for 45-55 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 297 calories, 22g fat (3g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 426mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein.
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