Description
A flavorful and crunchy Christmas Eve Savoury Snack Mix combining Shreddies cereal, pretzels, mixed nuts, and cheese crackers, all tossed in a savory butter and vinegar seasoning blend and baked to perfection. Perfect for holiday gatherings or snacking anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Snack Mix
- 6 cups Shreddies cereal, original flavour
- 4 cups mini pretzels
- 2 cups salted mixed nuts
- 3 cups cheese crackers (Cheese Nips or Cheese Its)
Seasoning
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for slow baking the snack mix.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Place the Shreddies cereal, mini pretzels, salted mixed nuts, and cheese crackers onto the baking sheet. Toss gently to combine and set aside.
- Make Seasoning Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter and olive oil. Add the balsamic vinegar, rice vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried oregano, dried parsley, dried red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Whisk well to combine all the seasonings evenly.
- Coat Snack Mix: Pour the prepared butter and oil seasoning mixture evenly over the cereal and cracker mixture on the baking sheet. Toss thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated with the flavorful seasoning.
- Bake the Mix: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Every 15 minutes, remove the baking sheet and gently toss the snack mix for even baking and seasoning distribution.
- Finishing Touch: After baking, remove the snack mix from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes. Sprinkle the finely grated parmesan cheese over the warm mix and toss gently to combine the cheese evenly.
- Serve and Store: Serve the snack mix warm or at room temperature. To store, allow the mix to cool completely before transferring it to a resealable bag. Keep stored at room temperature for optimal freshness.
Notes
- One serving is equal to one cup.
- Use aluminum foil on the baking sheet to make cleanup easy.
- Gently toss every 15 minutes during baking to ensure even coating and to prevent burning.
- For a spicier mix, increase the dried red chili flakes slightly.
- Parmesan cheese adds a savory note; omit for a dairy-free version.
- Store in an airtight container or resealable bag to maintain crunchiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
