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Holiday Party Snack Mix
Use the microwave to prepare this holiday party snack mix quickly. Cereal, potato sticks, and peanuts add to the crunch,
while worcestershire, butter and seasoned salt add flavor. Variations of this recipe include zesty, Indian, and Italian.
Enjoy this easy to make snack mix for any holiday party.
Ingredients:
4 cups oven toasted corn cereal squares
2 cans (1 1/2 oz each) Potato sticks
1 c. peanuts, honey roasted
1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons butter, or corn oil, melted
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
Cooking Instructions:
Place cereal, potato sticks and nuts in 3 qt. microwave safe bowl. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over cereal mixture. Toss well to coat evenly. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 6 minutes, stirring well every 2 minutes. Transfer to paper towels; cool completely.
Zesty Variations: Tex-Mex Snack Mix: Add 1 t. each chili powder and ground cumin to butter mixture. Substitute 1 c. regular peanuts for the honey roasted nuts. Prepare as directed.
Italian Snack Mix: Add 1 1/2 t. Italian seasoning and 1/2 t. garlic powder to butter mixture. Substitute 1/2 grated Parmesan cheese and 1/2 c. sliced almonds for the honey roasted nuts. Prepare as directed.
Indian Snack Mix: Omit seasoned salt. Add 2 t. each sesame seeds and curry powder and 1/4 t. garlic salt to butter mixture. Substitute 1 c. cashews for the honey roasted nuts. Prepare as directed.
Yields: 16 servings
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