By I made lemony snack mix for the First Baptist football-watch Saturday. Cereal, pretzels, nuts, tossed in lemon-butter-Worcestershire seasoning, baked low. Reimbursement $40.
The recipe is below.
Lemony Snack Mix
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 3 cups rice or corn cereal squares (such as Chex-style cereal)
- 2 cups small pretzels
- 1 cup roasted peanuts or mixed nuts
- 1 cup oyster crackers
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Heat your oven to 300°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Combine the dry ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cereal, pretzels, peanuts, and oyster crackers. Toss gently to mix evenly.
- Make the lemony coating. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until combined.
- Coat the mix. Pour the butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir well until everything is evenly coated. Sprinkle in the dried parsley if using and toss once more.
- Spread and bake. Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18–22 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the mix is lightly golden and crisp.
- Cool completely. Remove from the oven and let the snack mix cool on the pan for at least 10 minutes — it crisps up as it cools. Transfer to an airtight container or zip-top bags for storage.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 185 | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Carbs: 23g | Fiber: 1g | Sodium: 310mg