Best-Ever Savory Snack Mix
A flavorful and crunchy snack mix packed with cheese crackers, cereal, walnuts, and peanuts, perfect for parties or as a savory snack.
Equipment
- Slow cooker (3-quart)
- cookie sheet
Ingredients
- 2 cups small square cheese crackers
- 2 cups square corn cereal
- 1 cup walnut pieces
- 1 cup peanuts
- ½ cup butter
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp onion salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ cup finely grated Romano cheese
Instructions
- In a 3-quart slow cooker, combine the cheese crackers, corn cereal, walnuts, and peanuts.
- Toss to mix.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Remove from heat and stir in Worcestershire sauce, onion salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the mixture over the snack mix in the slow cooker and stir gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 2 hours.
- After 2 hours, uncover the slow cooker and cook for another hour, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle the Romano cheese over the mixture, turn the heat to high, and cook for 15–20 more minutes, stirring once during the cooking time.
- Spread the snack mix on a cookie sheet to cool.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Serve the snack mix in small bowls, replacing them every hour to keep it fresh and crisp.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a light, refreshing beer or a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc to balance the savory flavors.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 200 kcal | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 14 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 2 g | Salt: 0.6 mg
