Super Bowl Snack Mix Nuts (Printable)
Savory mix featuring nuts, pretzels, cheese crackers, and spices for tasty game day bites.
# Ingredient List:
→ Base Mix
01 - 3 cups mini pretzels
02 - 2 cups roasted unsalted mixed nuts
03 - 2 cups bite-size cheese crackers
04 - 2 cups crispy corn or rice cereal squares
→ Seasoning Blend
05 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
06 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1½ teaspoons seasoned salt
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
10 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 250°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine pretzels, mixed nuts, cheese crackers, and cereal squares.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper if desired.
04 - Pour the butter mixture over the snack mix and toss gently until evenly coated.
05 - Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet. Transfer to a serving bowl or airtight container once cooled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The seasoning blend hits every flavor note with just enough heat to keep you reaching back in the bowl
- Makes enough to actually last through more than one quarter of the game
02 -
- The first time I rushed the cooling step and ended up with a mix that tasted great but had this weird soft texture that completely ruined the experience
- Stirring every fifteen minutes is not optional unless you want half the batch burned and half underseasoned
03 -
- Use a rimmed baking sheet because stirring this stuff on a flat pan is an exercise in frustration
- Let the melted butter mixture cool for a minute before pouring so the cheese crackers do not turn to mush