Nuts & Bolts Recipe
American · Snack · 70 min total
A classic savory snack mix with crunchy nuts, pretzels, and cereal, seasoned with a buttery spice blend. Perfect for parties or munching.
10
min prep
min prep
60
min cook
min cook
16
servings
servings
220
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 3 cups Chex cereal (rice or corn)
- 2 cups mixed nuts (unsalted)
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup bite-sized cheese crackers (e.g., Goldfish)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt (e.g., Lawry's)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
- In a large bowl, combine Chex cereal, mixed nuts, pretzels, and cheese crackers.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, and cayenne (if using).
- Pour the butter mixture over the dry ingredients and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes, until golden and crisp.
- Let cool completely on the baking sheet. Store in an airtight container.
Tips
- Feel free to customize with your favorite nuts, pretzel shapes, or add-ins like sesame sticks or bagel chips.
- To make ahead, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or a dash of hot sauce to the butter mixture.
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