Most snack mixes contain either peanuts or nuts of some kind. This one, with Chex cereal, cheesy snack crackers and mini pretzels, is tasty and delicious without the nuts. It’s sure to spice up your next party.
—TASTE OF HOME TEST KITCHEN
PREP: 10 MIN. • BAKE: 45 MIN. • MAKES: 10 CUPS
4 cups miniature pretzels
2 1/3 cups reduced-fat cheese-flavored baked snack crackers
2 cups Wheat Chex
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon barbecue seasoning
3 cups Corn Pops
1. Preheat oven to 250°. In a large bowl, combine pretzels, crackers and cereal. In a small bowl, combine butter, soy sauce, chili powder and barbecue seasoning; pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat.
2. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Stir in Corn Pops. Store in airtight containers.
NOTE Read all ingredient labels for possible nut content prior to use. Ingredient formulas can change, and production facilities vary among brands. If you’re concerned that your brand may contain nuts, contact the company.
TOP TIP
Hosting an Appetizer Party for the New Year?
When planning an appetizer buffet, offer a variety of tastes, textures and colors to please your guests’ palates. Choose snacks that can be picked up and eaten without utensils, such as cubed sausage and cheese, skewered meatballs, kabobs and cut veggies. Set out bowls of nuts and snack mixes in other rooms.