Cajun Snack Mix
Cajun seasoning is a blend of black and cayenne pepper with onion, garlic, and other herbs. It adds kick to this appetizer mix of peanuts, popcorn, and pretzels.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
Makes about 20 servings.
Ingredients
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4 cups popped popcorn
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2 cups pretzel sticks
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2 cups bite-size square rice cereal
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2 cups dry roasted peanuts
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1/2 cup butter, melted
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1 tablespoon salt-free Cajun seasoning
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1 cup snipped dried fruit
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. In a large roasting pan, combine popcorn, pretzels, cereal, and peanuts; set aside.
2.
In a small bowl, combine melted butter and Cajun seasoning. Drizzle butter mixture over popcorn mixture; toss gently to coat.
3.
Bake for 30 minutes, stirring once. Spread mix on a large piece of foil to cool. Stir in dried fruit. Makes about 20 servings.
4.
Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare the snack mix as directed; cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition information
Calories 175, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 133 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 1%, Calcium 2%, Iron 7%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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