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Italian Snack Mix

A sausage pizza inspired me to create this savory mix. It has great Italian flavors in a fun-to-eat snack version.

—PRISCILLA YEE CONCORD, CA



START TO FINISH: 10 MIN. • MAKES: 14 SERVINGS (2 1/2 QUARTS)


7 cups Rice Chex

2 cups miniature pretzels

2 cups Parmesan and garlic-flavored snack crackers

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoons seasoned salt

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1. In a 3-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine the cereal, pretzels and crackers. In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, seasoned salt, Italian seasoning and fennel. Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat. Stir in cheese.

2. Microwave, uncovered, on high 3 minutes, stirring every minute. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.

NOTE This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.