Best Italian Snack Mix Recipes

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CRUNCHY ITALIAN SNACK MIX



Crunchy Italian Snack Mix image

Every time my son visits, he asks me to make "the snack mix." It has become a requirement when we all sit down to play board games. -Sheryl Little, Sherwood, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups Rice Chex
4 cups Corn Chex
1 package (5 ounces) miniature sesame breadsticks
2 cups Goldfish cheddar crackers
1/2 cup mixed nuts
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons Italian salad dressing
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°. In a large bowl, combine cereals, breadsticks, crackers and nuts. In a small bowl, mix butter, cheese, salad dressing, Italian seasoning and garlic salt. Drizzle over cereal mixture; toss to coat., Spread in two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool completely in pans on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 542mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ITALIAN PARMESAN SNACK MIX



Italian Parmesan Snack Mix image

A favorite sausage pizza inspired me to create this savory mix. It has great Italian flavors in a fun-to-eat snack version. -Priscilla Yee, Concord, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 14 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 cups Rice Chex
2 cups miniature pretzels
2 cups Parmesan and garlic-flavored snack crackers
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine the cereal, pretzels and crackers. In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, seasoned salt, Italian seasoning and fennel. Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat. Stir in cheese., Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes, stirring after each minute. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 530mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ITALIAN SNACK MIX



Italian Snack Mix image

This filling no-bake medley can be put together in minutes, and it stores well in an airtight container. With a hint of garlic and yummy Parmesan cheese, the pretzel-and-cereal combination makes a wonderful after-school treat. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 15m

Yield about 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 cups Crispix
4 cups sourdough pretzel nuggets
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon spaghetti sauce mix
2 teaspoons garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a 2-gal. resealable plastic bag, combine the cereal and pretzels. Drizzle with oil; seal bag and toss to coat. Combine the cheese, spaghetti sauce mix and garlic powder; sprinkle over cereal mixture. Seal bag and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

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