Chili Parmesan Nut Snack Mix Recipes

CHILI-GARLIC SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Heat 3 popcorn kernels and the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until 1 kernel pops; add the remaining kernels, cover and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the popping subsides. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl.
• Add the cereal, crackers, pretzels and almonds; toss to combine. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the chili powder, paprika and garlic powder. Drizzle over the popcorn mixture and toss with a rubber spatula to coat; season with salt.
• Spread the snack mix on the prepared baking sheet. Bake, stirring once or twice, until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

CHILI SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine corn chips, nuts, pretzels and crackers. In a small saucepan, bring butter, brown sugar, garlic powder and chili powder to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda. Pour over snack mixture and toss to coat. , Transfer to three greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly toasted. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in airtight containers.

CHILE-LIME PARTY MIX

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
• In a large bowl, combine the corn cereal, peanuts, pretzels, chipotle Cheddar crackers, tortilla chips, coconut, corn nuts and pepitas.
• In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Add the lime zest, seasoning salt, kosher salt and chili powder. Simmer until the flavors are combined, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan.
• Pour half the seasoning mixture over the party mix and stir to combine. Then add the second half of the seasoning mix and stir again, making sure the seasoning mixture is evenly distributed over the party mix. Divide between the 2 prepared baking sheets and bake until the mix is lightly toasted and the Parmesan is melted, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

CHILI-PARMESAN NUT SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Toss popcorn with Parmesan cheese and chili powder.
• Add pretzels and nuts; mix lightly.

PARMESAN-RANCH SNACK MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cereal, pretzels and crackers. Drizzle with butter. Sprinkle with cheese and salad dressing mix; toss to coat., Microwave in batches on high 3 minutes, stirring every minute. Spread onto a baking sheet to cool. Store in an airtight container.

PARMESAN RANCH SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250°F.
• In a large bowl combine the cereal, oyster crackers, pretzels, pistachios and cheese.
• In a small bowl combine the butter, salad dressing mix, and garlic powder.
• Drizzle over the cereal mix, tossing to lightly coat mixture.
• Place on a cookie or baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove and let cool completely before packing in jars.