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Million Dollar Snack Mix

Savory Million Dollar Snack Mix: Your Game Day Game Changer

This million dollar snack mix offers cheesy, savory flavors perfect for game day and gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Snack Mix
  • 2 cups Cheez-Its no substitutions recommended for authentic taste.
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Flavored Chex Mix other flavored Chex Mix can be used if desired.
  • 1 cup Cone-Shaped Nacho Cheese Flavored Bugles can substitute with similar cheese puffs if necessary.
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Goldfish Crackers other flavored crackers may work as substitutes.
  • 1 cup Mini Saltine Crackers regular saltines can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 cups Pretzel Twists can be replaced with pretzel sticks or chips.
For the Seasoning
  • 1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese pre-grated Parmesan can be used, but fresh is preferable.
  • 1/4 cup Canola Oil can use butter for flavor, but it may alter the crunchiness.
  • 1 tablespoon Crushed Red Pepper adjust quantity based on preferred spice level.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh garlic can be used but adjust quantity.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt sea salt can also be used as a substitute.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper white pepper can be an alternative.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine Cheez-Its, Cheddar Cheese Flavored Chex Mix, Bugles, Goldfish, mini saltine crackers, and pretzel twists.
  3. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the mix, drizzle with canola or olive oil, and add crushed red pepper, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss well.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly on the baking sheet. Optionally, add more Parmesan cheese.
  5. Bake for about 15 minutes, stirring halfway through. It's done when lightly toasted and aromatic.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool. Transfer to an airtight container for storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 10mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This snack mix can be customized with different ingredients to suit your taste and is best enjoyed fresh and crunchy.

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