Crunchy Party Mix
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

For an easy party appetizer, spice up pretzel and pecan snacks by trying one of the peppy variations.


Crunchy Party Mix

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Servings: Makes 16 to 18 cups
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Related Categories: Halloween Snacks, Nuts and Nut Snacks, Party Appetizers
 
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Ingredients
  • 5  cups
    pretzel sticks
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  • 4  cups
    round toasted oat cereal
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  • 4  cups
    bite-size wheat or bran square cereal
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  • 4  cups
    bite-size rice or corn square cereal or bite-size shredded wheat biscuits
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  • 3  cups
    mixed nuts
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  • 1  cup
    butter or margarine
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  • 1/4  cup
    Worcestershire sauce
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  • 1  teaspoon
    garlic powder
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  •   Several drops
    bottled hot pepper sauce
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Directions
1.
In a large roasting pan combine pretzels, oat cereal, wheat cereal, rice cereal, and nuts. Set aside.
2.
In a small saucepan heat and stir butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce until butter melts. Drizzle butter mixture over cereal mixture; stir gently to coat.
3.
Bake in a 300 degree F oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on a large piece of foil to cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
4.
Makes 16 to 18 cups (about 32 servings)
5.
Cajun-Style Party Mix: Prepare Crunchy Party Mix as above, except substitute 3 cups pecan halves for the mixed nuts and add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the butter mixture.
6.
5-Spice Party Mix: Prepare Crunchy Party Mix as above, except omit Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce. Add 3 tablespoons 5-spice powder. Substitute 2 cups honey-roasted cashews and 1 cup unsalted unblanched almonds for the 3 cups mixed nuts.
7.
Wasabi Party Mix: Prepare Crunchy Party Mix as above, except omit the bottled hot pepper sauce. Substitute 3 cups wasabi-flavored dehydrated peas for the mixed nuts.
Nutrition information
Calories 171, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 264 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 2%, Iron 23%. Exchanges: Starch 1, Fat 2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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