Best Spiced Party Mix Recipes

SLOW-COOKER SPICED PARTY NUT MIX

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Taco seasoning mix and cayenne pepper fabulously flavor crunchy crackers, pretzels and four types of nuts.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Snack

Time 4h20m

Yield 26

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 envelope (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cups pecan halves
2 cups roasted unsalted cashews
2 cups walnut halves
2 cups unblanched whole almonds
3 cups bite-size cheese crackers
2 cups sourdough pretzel nuggets

Steps:

In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix butter, taco seasoning mix, cinnamon and red pepper. Add remaining ingredients; toss gently.
Cook uncovered on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes, until nuts are toasted. Turn off slow cooker. Serve with large serving spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SPICED NUTS CHEX™ PARTY MIX

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This year, microwave your traditional spiced holiday nuts with the addition of crunchy Chex cereal in minutes. Makes gift-giving super-easy.

Provided by Chex

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Chex® Party Mix

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups Honey Nut Chex™ cereal
3 cups Cinnamon Chex™ cereal
1 cup whole almonds
1 cup hazelnuts or pecans
1 pasteurized egg white*
½ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice

Steps:

In large bowl, mix cereals and almonds. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper or foil.
In 2-cup measure, beat egg white with fork. Mix sugar, salt and spices together in small bowl. Pour egg white over cereal; sprinkle with sugar-spice mixture.
Microwave on High 3 to 4 minutes, stirring after every minute until cereal and nuts are browned and sound crisp when stirred with spoon. Pour onto waxed paper to cool. Store tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 178.8 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

SPICED PARTY MIX

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Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 1 hr

Yield Makes about 14 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 large egg whites
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne
9 cups freshly popped unsalted popcorn
2 cups miniature pretzels
1 1/2 cups salted roasted peanuts
1 1/2 cups whole almonds, toasted
1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted
1 1/2 cups salted roasted cashews

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°F.
Whisk together egg whites, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, paprika, and cayenne in a large bowl. Add popcorn, pretzels, nuts, and salt to taste and toss until thoroughly coated.
Spread evenly in 2 buttered large shallow baking pans (1 inch deep) and bake in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of pans halfway through baking, until coating is crisp, about 20 minutes total.
Spread mixture on 2 large sheets of parchment paper or oiled foil and cool completely.