Description
A festive and flavorful Christmas Eve Savoury Snack Mix combining crunchy cereals, pretzels, mixed nuts, and cheese crackers tossed in a savory herb and spice butter mixture, baked to perfection and topped with parmesan cheese. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a snack to enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 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 and Sauce
- 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 the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit, preparing it for low-temperature baking.
- Prepare Baking Sheet and Mix Dry Ingredients: Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the Shreddies cereal, mini pretzels, salted mixed nuts, and cheese crackers onto the baking sheet. Toss gently to mix all dry ingredients evenly and set aside.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients and Spices: In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter and olive oil. Add balsamic vinegar, rice vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried oregano, dried parsley, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly to combine all seasonings into the wet mixture.
- Coat Snack Mix: Pour the butter and oil seasoning mixture evenly over the cereal and cracker mixture on the baking sheet. Toss well to ensure all pieces are evenly coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Bake the Snack Mix: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Every 15 minutes, remove the tray and gently toss the mix to promote even baking and prevent burning.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: After baking, remove the snack mix from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly. Then sprinkle the finely grated parmesan cheese over the warm mixture and toss to combine.
- Serve and Store: Serve the savoury snack mix warm or at room temperature. To store, allow the mix to cool completely, then transfer to a resealable bag and keep at room temperature for freshness.
Notes
- One serving is equal to one cup of the snack mix.
- Use aluminum foil on the baking sheet for easy cleanup.
- Stirring every 15 minutes while baking helps the seasoning distribute evenly and prevents burning.
- Store the snack mix in an airtight resealable bag to maintain crispness.
- Parmesan cheese adds savory flavor but can be omitted or substituted with a dairy-free option for dietary preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
