Best Crunchy Italian Snack Mix Recipes

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CRUNCHY ITALIAN MIX



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"We love this savory mix when we get the munchies in the evening," shares Sharon Evans of Clear Lake, Iowa. "I started out fixing it for the friends in our bridge group, and now I make it for my family, too."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 10 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
5 cups Crispix
2 cups Cheerios
2-1/2 cups miniature pretzels
1 can (10 ounces) mixed nuts
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Cover and microwave until butter is melted; stir to combine. , In a large bowl, combine the cereals, pretzels, nuts and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with butter mixture and mix well. Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 250° for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 467mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ITALIAN CHEX PARTY MIX



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Make ahead crunchy, salty, savory Italian Parmesan Chex Party Mix bursting with Italian flavor in each cashew, pretzel, chex bite! This will become your new, easy go-to party snack that everyone will beg you to make!

Provided by Jen

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups Crispix Cereal ( (or 2 cups each: Corn Chex, Rice Chex))
2 cups Wheat Chex
2 cups mini pretzels
2 cups roasted salted cashews
2 cups Cheez-It Grooves original Cheddar ((may sub traditional Cheez-Its))
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp EACH garlic powder, garlic salt, dried basil
1/2 tsp EACH onion powder, dried parsley, dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips ((see my opinion in the post))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray. Add all Party Mix ingredients to baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the Herb Butter Sauce ingredients then evenly pour over Party Mix. Toss until Party Mix is evenly coated. Spread mix out into an even layer.
  • Bake at 250 degrees F for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Toss until evenly coated. Let Party Mix cool completely (cereal will crisp as it cools). Toss with butterscotch chips if desired (you can sample some mix with the butterscotch chips to see if you want to add them to the whole thing).
  • Store in an airtight container for up to three days then refrigerate if desired. (Parmesan does not have to be refrigerated immediately due to its low moisture content.)

ITALIAN CHEX MIX



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Zesty Italian Chex Mix with seasoned pretzels, peanuts, Chex cereal, and a variety of crackers. This insanely easy Italian snack mix is tossed with mustard powder, Italian seasoning, and melted butter then baked in the oven for 25 minutes until crunchy and golden brown.

Provided by Jessica (swankyrecipes.com)

Categories     Appetizer     Snack

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups rice cereal such as Rice Chex cereal
2 cups cashews or any variety of peanuts
5 cups pretzels
2 cups cheese crackers
2 cups oyster crackers
1 cup sesame sticks
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 (.07) oz packets Italian seasoning salad dressing dry powder mix (usually next to ranch powder packets)
2 teaspoons mustard powder
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons ranch seasoning dry powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line 1-2 large rimmed jelly roll sheet with parchment paper.In an extra large mixing bowl, combine rice cereal, peanuts, pretzels, cheese crackers, sesame sticks, and oyster crackers.Gently toss with large slotted spoons.Melt butter in microwave and toss together with mixture in bowl.Combine Italian seasoning, ranch seasoning powder, mustard powder, grated parmesan, and dried parsley. Save 1 tablespoon of the mixture; set aside.Sprinkle the remaining mixture over the top of the bowl then gently toss everything together.Pour mixture evenly over prepared pan.Bake in oven 30 minutes, tossing mixture halfway through baking.Sprinkle 1 tablespoon seasoning mixture of the top. Garnish with extra grated parmesan cheese and dried parsley.Allow to cool then store in airtight container. *This Italian Chex Mix tastes best when at room temperature.

3-INGREDIENT CRUNCHY SNACK MIX



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Looking for a fast popcorn snack made using Chex® cereal? Then check out this sweet and satisfying snack mix.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 cups popped light butter-flavor microwave popcorn
4 cups Wheat, Corn or Rice Chex™ cereal
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Mix popcorn and cereal in large bowl; set aside.
  • Microwave marshmallow creme in medium microwavable bowl uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 1 minute longer or until melted; stir. Pour over popcorn mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Spread mixture on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 5 minutes; stir. Bake about 5 minutes longer or until coating is light golden brown. Spread on waxed paper or aluminum foil to cool. Store in tightly covered container up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

CRUNCHY SNACK MIX



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Create a no-bake snack mix with the kids. It contains kids' favorite flavors.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup animal crackers
1 cup teddy bear-shaped chocolate or honey graham snacks
1 cup miniature pretzel twists
1 cup yogurt-covered raisins
1 cup candy-coated chocolate candies

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix all ingredients.
  • Store in covered container up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 1/2 g

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