Kickin’ Snack Mix

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Kimmera Vogt, Creighton, Nebraska

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 16, 2022

The blend of cereal with cheddar crackers and mixed nuts puts a new twist on a classic party mix, and cayenne pepper adds an interesting kick. Packed with almonds, pistachios and loads of flavor, this snack is definitely addicting! Kim Vogt - Creighton, NE

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Kickin’ Snack Mix

Contest Winner
Yield:3 quarts
Prep:20 min
Cook:45 min

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Crispix
  • 3 cups Wheat Chex
  • 2 cups cheddar-flavored snack crackers
  • 1 cup pretzel sticks
  • 1 cup almonds
  • 1 cup mixed nuts
  • 1 cup pistachios
  • 1/2 cup butter-flavored popcorn oil
  • 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
  • 1 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the oil, dressing mix, dill, garlic powder and cayenne. Drizzle over cereal mixture; toss to coat.
  2. Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 250° for 45-55 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
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