Description
This Christmas Eve Savoury Snack Mix is a delightful combination of Shreddies cereal, mini pretzels, mixed nuts, and cheese crackers coated in a flavorful blend of melted butter, olive oil, vinegars, Worcestershire sauce, and aromatic herbs and spices. Baked to crisp perfection and finished with grated parmesan cheese, this savory snack is perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime munching.
Ingredients
Scale
Snack Mix
- 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 Mixture
- 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
Finishing
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Combine Snack Components: Place the Shreddies cereal, mini pretzels, salted mixed nuts, and cheese crackers on the prepared baking sheet. Toss gently to mix them evenly. Set aside while preparing the seasoning mixture.
- Whisk Seasoning Mixture: In a medium 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, dried red chili flakes, salt, and ground black pepper. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are combined well.
- Coat Snack Mix: Pour the seasoning mixture evenly over the cereal, pretzels, nuts, and crackers on the baking sheet. Toss everything well to ensure an even coating of the flavorful mixture over all components.
- Bake and Toss: Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Every 15 minutes, remove the baking sheet gently from the oven and toss the snack mix carefully to promote even baking and prevent burning.
- Finish with Parmesan: After baking, remove the snack mix from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly. Sprinkle the finely grated parmesan cheese evenly over the top and toss to combine thoroughly.
- Serve and Store: Serve the snack mix warm or at room temperature. To store, allow the mix to cool completely, then transfer it to a resealable bag or airtight container and keep at room temperature for freshness.
Notes
- One serving equals one cup of the snack mix.
- Use aluminum foil to line the baking sheet for easy cleanup.
- Gently toss the snack mix every 15 minutes during baking to ensure even roasting and prevent burning.
- Store the cooled snack mix in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of dried red chili flakes.
- Parmesan cheese adds a rich, savory finish—ensure it’s finely grated for even distribution.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
