Best Bits N Bites Recipes
CLASSIC HOMEMADE NUTS AND BOLTS RECIPE
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 250 degrees F.
- In a very large roaster, combine the cereals, nuts, crackers and pretzels. In microwave (or on stove) melt butter and mix in spices and Worcestershire. Pour over dry ingredients and stir gently to mix thoroughly.
- Bake at 250 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring gently with a spoon every 25 minutes or so.
- The mix will be done when you can see that all of the butter mixture has been absorbed and is dry.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 21 cups, Calories 284 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 738 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g
BUTTERY BITS AND BITES
This Savory snack mix is a big hit. This is a recipe for a large batch. At my house it still doesn't last too long. I use it for hostess gifts in fancy jars too. I use whole boxes or bags of ingredients so I don't have partial packages left over. The yield may differ from what I put in the recipe. It does cook for a long while, but the result is worth it. Baking the mixture helps to evenly distribute the butter and seasonings, and really get the flavours into each tasty morsel. Note: I prefer to use corn Chex in this mixture so I will pick them up In the USA if I am there. Usually I use Aldi or other store brand as it is more cost effective.. I also use store brand 'Oat Os' instead of Cheerios for the same reason. Where I have used the plain penguin snack crackers you can substitute cheese batons, gold fish, oyster crackers or any other type of tiny crackers. Alphabet pretzels are good as well, because the size is then consistent through the whole mixture. I buy these in the USA as well because they are not sold in Loblaw's grocery stores any longer and I have not been able to locate them anywhere else in the GTA.
Provided by Cathie H.
Categories For Large Groups
Time 2h20m
Yield 20 Cups, 25 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Position rack in the centre spot.
- In a 6 cup capacity bowl melt butter and add Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and set aside.
- Mix all spices together in a shaker. (Empty spice jar.). Set aside.
- In a very large vessel, I use a very clean kitchen sink, combine nuts, pretzels, crackers and cereal.
- Ladle one ladleful of the butter mixture over the cereal mixture then sprinkle a little of the spice mixture on top. Toss to coat. Ladle another ladleful of the butter mixture over cereal, sprinkle with seasonings and toss to coat. Repeat these steps until all ingredients have been combined. This method stops clumping of spice in the Chex and Cheerios.
- Divide the mixture into 2 large turkey roasting pans, either aluminium or enamel. I use both the top and bottom of a large rectangular enamel roasting pan.
- Place one pan in the oven, uncovered for one hour. Stir every 20 minutes.
- Now, cover the pan with foil, place back in the oven for 1 more hour, stirring every 20 minutes.
- Repeat for additional pans of snack mixture.
- Allow mixture to cool thoroughly before placing in air tight containers to store. This recipe freezes well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 848.3, Fat 62.5, SaturatedFat 23.6, Cholesterol 78.1, Sodium 1327.2, Carbohydrate 61.4, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 6.1, Protein 19.1
BITS N BITES
An awesome snack! My mom used to make this every Christmas, and give some away in Christmas tins, or fancy jars. Makes a great hostess gift, or teacher gift- but now I just make it for myself and my family, usually two batches each Christmas!
Provided by Lois M
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h20m
Yield 42 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix all dry ingredients together in a large roasting pan.
- Toss to mix.
- Mix oil, garlic powder, seasoned salt and worcestershire sauce together in a large measuring cup.
- Whisk together, it will want to separate, so keep whisking while you pour over dry ingredients.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Bake at 250 uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours Mixing every 20 minute.
- Allow to cool, enjoy!
NANA B'S NUTS AND BOLTS (BITS 'N BITES)
My Nanny used to make these for me every summer when I visited her. I could go through a whole recipe in the week! Best Bits 'n Bites EVER!
Provided by Deb Wilson
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 2h25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Pour all dry ingredients into large turkey roaster and mix . In a small saucepan, melt butter and add Worchestershire sauce and spices, stirring well until spices are dissolved. Pour evenly over dry ingredients in a large turkey roaster, stir for at least five minutes, being sure to scoop sauce from bottom of pan into the dry ingredients so they are all well coated.
- 2. Cover and bake for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional hour, stirring at the half-hour mark. Cool and pack in airtight containers. (these do take a bit of time but are SO worth it!)
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