Zesty Snack Mix
Get ready to satisfy your snack cravings with this irresistible Zesty Snack Mix, a bold and flavorful twist on a classic favorite. This easy homemade mix combines crispy Chex cereal, crunchy mini pretzels, savory cheese crackers, and salted peanuts, all coated in a buttery blend of Worcestershire sauce and fragrant spices like garlic, onion, paprika, and a hint of cayenne kick. Baked to golden perfection, this snack is crispy, zesty, and utterly addictive. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or an on-the-go treat, this make-ahead recipe is ready in just over an hour and serves up to 10. Create this crowd-pleasing homemade snack mix and turn any gathering into a flavor-packed celebration!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Chex cereal (corn or rice)
- 2 cups Mini pretzels
- 1 cup Salted peanuts
- 1.5 cups Cheese crackers
- 6 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Chex cereal, mini pretzels, salted peanuts, and cheese crackers. Set aside.
Step 3
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
Step 4
Once the butter is melted, whisk in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt until well combined.
Step 5
Pour the butter mixture evenly over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl, stirring gently to ensure everything is coated.
Step 6
Spread the mixture out on a large baking sheet in an even layer.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even cooking.
Step 8
Remove the snack mix from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet.
Step 9
Once cooled, transfer the mix to an airtight container for storage or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (896.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3976.4 |
| Total Fat 177.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 55.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 32.0g | |
| Cholesterol 199.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9658.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 508.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 35.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 39.6g | |
| Protein 86.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 653.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1403.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 49.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2363.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories