Best Bits N Bites Recipes

CLASSIC BITS AND BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
• In a large bowl mix together cheerios through mini crackers.
• In a microwaveable bowl melt butter. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, fennel seeds, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika and seasoning salt.
• Pour the snack mixture into a large parchment paper lined baking sheet or roasting pan.
• Pop in oven and gently stir mixture roughly every 20 minutes cooking for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
• Serve or store in a plastic zip up bag.

NANA B'S NUTS AND BOLTS (BITS 'N BITES)

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!)

BITS N BITES

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!

HOMEMADE BITS N' BITES

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 275 degrees.
• Using your small sauce pan on low heat (or a microwave safe bowl using 20 seconds intervals) melt your butter.
• While you're waiting for your butter to melt measure out your cereal and pour into your pan.
• Once your butter is melted add in your spices - I find this is the best way to make sure the spices are evenly distributed.
• Pour your melted butter over top of your cereal.
• Make sure the cereal is full coated with the melted butter, stirring until its well distributed.
• Place in the oven for 1 1/2- 2 hours, giving it a stir every 45 mins.
• Let cool down before transferring to a large ziplock bag.

BERRIES N BITS

Steps:

• Combine milk, water, and pudding. Mix well.
• Let chill for 5 minutes.
• Add cool whip to mixture and mix well.
• Layer vanilla wafers, pudding mixture, sliced strawberries, and chocolate chips.

FRIED MACARONI-AND-CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni until al dente according to package instructions; drain.
• In pot, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is pale golden and has a nutty aroma, about 4 minutes. Whisking constantly, slowly add milk. Cook, whisking along bottom of pot, until boiling, about 7 minutes. Reduce heat and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat, and add remaining 1 tablespoon butter, the mustard powder, and cheese. Stir until melted and sauce is smooth; season with salt. Add macaroni to sauce, and stir to combine.
• Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with parchment; brush parchment lightly with oil. Spread macaroni mixture evenly in dish. Cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 8 hours.
• Invert set macaroni and cheese onto a cutting board and remove parchment. Cut into 1-inch squares with a sharp knife.
• Whisk eggs in a shallow dish. In a shallow dish, season panko with salt. Dip macaroni squares, a few at a time, in eggs, allowing excess to drip off into dish, then roll in panko mixture to coat completely. Transfer to a wire rack set on a baking sheet.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium until shimmering. Working in batches, add coated squares in a single layer (do not crowd pan); cook, turning occasionally, until all sides are crisp and golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes total. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined rack to drain and cool slightly. Wipe skillet clean. Repeat process with more oil and remaining squares. Serve warm.