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Zesty Party Snack Mix

5 star rating
 

 

The microwave is used here to prepare this snack mix in a jiffy. Cereal, potato sticks, and peanuts add to the crunch, while worcestershire, butter and seasoned salt add flavor.
 

Ingredients

  • 4 c. oven toasted corn cereal squares 2 cans (1 1/2 oz each) Potato sticks 1 c. peanuts, honey roasted
  • 1/4 c. worcestershire sauce
  • 3 T. butter, or corn oil, melted
  • 1/2 t. seasoned salt
 
Method

Place cereal, potato sticks and nuts in 3 qt. microwave safe bowl. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over cereal mixture. Toss well to coat evenly. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 6 minutes, stirring well every 2 minutes. Transfer to paper towels; cool completely.

 

Notes: Zesty Variations: Tex-Mex Snack Mix: Add 1 t. each chili powder and ground cumin to butter mixture. Substitute 1 c. regular peanuts for the honey roasted nuts. Prepare as directed. Italian Snack Mix: Add 1 1/2 t. Italian seasoning and 1/2 t. garlic powder to butter mixture. Substitute 1/2 grated Parmesan cheese and 1/2 c. sliced almonds for the honey roasted nuts. Prepare as directed. Indian Snack Mix: Omit seasoned salt. Add 2 t. each sesame seeds and curry powder and 1/4 t. garlic salt to butter mixture. Substitute 1 c. cashews for the honey roasted nuts. Prepare as directed.

 

Number of Servings: 16

 

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