Photo: Victor ProtasioSnack mix is not just for kids. The salty-sweet combo can elevate a party, so we gave it an adult makeover in three fun flavors.Cheesy Chipotle3 cups bite-size cheddar cheese crackers2 cups mini pretzels2 cups cashews5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted1 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1⁄4 cup)2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder1 cup wasabi peasPreheat oven to 300°. Combine crackers, pretzels and cashews together on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with butter, and sprinkle with cheese and chili powder; toss to coat. Bake in oven until golden and fragrant, about 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. Cool completely on baking sheet, about 30 minutes. Stir in wasabi peas.Makes: 8 cupsEverything Bagel4 cups corn-and-rice cereal2 cups oyster crackers2 cups dry-roasted peanuts1 cup bagel chips, roughly chopped5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon sesame seeds1 teaspoon kosher salt1⁄2 teaspoon black pepperPreheat oven to 300°. Combine cereal, crackers, peanuts and bagel chips together on a rimmed baking sheet. Whisk together butter, Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, sesame seeds, salt and pepper in a small bowl; drizzle over cereal mixture, and toss to coat. Spread in an even layer. Bake until golden and fragrant, about 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. Cool completely on baking sheet, about 30 minutes.Makes: 8 cupsButterscotch Puppy Chow1 cup butterscotch chips3 tablespoons unsalted butter1⁄4 teaspoon table salt6 cups rice-cereal squares3⁄4 cup powdered sugar2 cups chocolate-coated candy piecesMelt butterscotch chips and butter together in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in salt. Drizzle over cereal in a large bowl, and gently stir to coat. Transfer mixture to a ziplock plastic bag, and add powdered sugar. Seal bag, and shake to coat. Transfer mixture to a rimmed baking sheet to cool completely, about 30 minutes. Stir together mixture and candies in a large bowl.Makes: 8 cups
Photo: Victor Protasio
Snack mix is not just for kids. The salty-sweet combo can elevate a party, so we gave it an adult makeover in three fun flavors.Cheesy Chipotle3 cups bite-size cheddar cheese crackers2 cups mini pretzels2 cups cashews5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted1 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1⁄4 cup)2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder1 cup wasabi peasPreheat oven to 300°. Combine crackers, pretzels and cashews together on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with butter, and sprinkle with cheese and chili powder; toss to coat. Bake in oven until golden and fragrant, about 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. Cool completely on baking sheet, about 30 minutes. Stir in wasabi peas.Makes: 8 cupsEverything Bagel4 cups corn-and-rice cereal2 cups oyster crackers2 cups dry-roasted peanuts1 cup bagel chips, roughly chopped5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon sesame seeds1 teaspoon kosher salt1⁄2 teaspoon black pepperPreheat oven to 300°. Combine cereal, crackers, peanuts and bagel chips together on a rimmed baking sheet. Whisk together butter, Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, sesame seeds, salt and pepper in a small bowl; drizzle over cereal mixture, and toss to coat. Spread in an even layer. Bake until golden and fragrant, about 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. Cool completely on baking sheet, about 30 minutes.Makes: 8 cupsButterscotch Puppy Chow1 cup butterscotch chips3 tablespoons unsalted butter1⁄4 teaspoon table salt6 cups rice-cereal squares3⁄4 cup powdered sugar2 cups chocolate-coated candy piecesMelt butterscotch chips and butter together in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in salt. Drizzle over cereal in a large bowl, and gently stir to coat. Transfer mixture to a ziplock plastic bag, and add powdered sugar. Seal bag, and shake to coat. Transfer mixture to a rimmed baking sheet to cool completely, about 30 minutes. Stir together mixture and candies in a large bowl.Makes: 8 cups
Snack mix is not just for kids. The salty-sweet combo can elevate a party, so we gave it an adult makeover in three fun flavors.
Cheesy Chipotle
3 cups bite-size cheddar cheese crackers2 cups mini pretzels2 cups cashews5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted1 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1⁄4 cup)2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder1 cup wasabi peas
Preheat oven to 300°. Combine crackers, pretzels and cashews together on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with butter, and sprinkle with cheese and chili powder; toss to coat. Bake in oven until golden and fragrant, about 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. Cool completely on baking sheet, about 30 minutes. Stir in wasabi peas.
Makes: 8 cups
Everything Bagel
4 cups corn-and-rice cereal2 cups oyster crackers2 cups dry-roasted peanuts1 cup bagel chips, roughly chopped5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon sesame seeds1 teaspoon kosher salt1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
Preheat oven to 300°. Combine cereal, crackers, peanuts and bagel chips together on a rimmed baking sheet. Whisk together butter, Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, sesame seeds, salt and pepper in a small bowl; drizzle over cereal mixture, and toss to coat. Spread in an even layer. Bake until golden and fragrant, about 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. Cool completely on baking sheet, about 30 minutes.
Butterscotch Puppy Chow
1 cup butterscotch chips3 tablespoons unsalted butter1⁄4 teaspoon table salt6 cups rice-cereal squares3⁄4 cup powdered sugar2 cups chocolate-coated candy pieces
Melt butterscotch chips and butter together in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in salt. Drizzle over cereal in a large bowl, and gently stir to coat. Transfer mixture to a ziplock plastic bag, and add powdered sugar. Seal bag, and shake to coat. Transfer mixture to a rimmed baking sheet to cool completely, about 30 minutes. Stir together mixture and candies in a large bowl.
source: people.com
