KICKIN' SNACK MIX

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The blend of cereal with cheddar crackers and mixed nuts puts a new twist on a classic party mix, and cayenne pepper adds an interesting kick. Packed with almonds, pistachios and loads of flavor, this snack is definitely addicting! Kim Vogt - Creighton, NE

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cups Crispix
3 cups Wheat Chex
2 cups cheddar-flavored snack crackers
1 cup pretzel sticks
1 cup almonds
1 cup mixed nuts
1 cup pistachios
1/2 cup butter-flavored popcorn oil
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the oil, dressing mix, dill, garlic powder and cayenne. Drizzle over cereal mixture; toss to coat., Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 250° for 45-55 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.