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The Ultimate Game Day Snack Mix
Sometimes the offense & the defense collide… & both sides like it. The Ultimate Game Day Snack Mix is perfect to serve for football socials. Pair it with Classic Old Fashioned cocktails or a traditional Bloody Mary. Learn how to make this crowd-pleasing snack fan-favorite recipe.
The Ultimate Game Day Snack Mix
makes about 17 cups
Extreme football parties deserve a snack play at the same level.
Classic Game Day Snack Mix goes head-to-head with Crunch Time Gouda Crackers
for an epic sideline munchie sure to please the most discriminating fanatic.
Toss together one recipe of each blend in several large bowls.
Package in plastic treat bags with a little team swag or offer small sacks close by to make serving a breeze.
Classic Game Day Snack Mix
makes 14 cups
The Basic Fundamentals
The crowd noise will be deafening when you kick-off the party with this fan-favorite munchie. Reduced sodium seasoned salt peps this snack blend & rallies more herbs & spices instead of salt.
4 cups bugle-shaped snacks
3 cups rice cereal squares
3 cups pretzel sticks
1 cup lightly salted roasted almonds
2 tsp reduced sodium seasoned salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1/4 cup melted butter
3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 mini bag single serve microwave popcorn
Freshly ground black pepper
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Combine the bugles, the cereal, the pretzels & the almonds in a large bowl. Set aside. Stir together the seasoned salt, the garlic powder & the ground red pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the cereal mixture & give it a toss. Stir together the melted butter & the Worcestershire sauce. Drizzle half of the butter mixture over the cereal & toss well to coat. Repeat.
Spread the cereal mixture onto a lightly greased half sheet pan. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Cool completely. Prepare the popcorn according to package instructions. Toss with the cereal mixture. Sprinkle with pepper. Store in an airtight container up to 5 days.
The Extra Point
A variety of snack nibbles & cereals can be substituted for an instant game changer. Simply make an equal exchange to maintain the overall flavor of the mix.
Crunch Time Gouda Crackers
makes about 10 dozen
The Basic Fundamentals
Small “X” & “O” shaped cutters can be found on the internet & give these spicy snack crackers an edge.
1 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp reduced sodium seasoned salt
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1/4 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
1 {8-oz} package gouda cheese, shredded
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp ice water
Pulse the first 3 ingredients in a food processor on Low a few seconds. Add the butter evenly to the work bowl. Sprinkle evenly with the cheese. Blend 15 to 20 seconds on Low until sandy in texture. Drizzle the mixture with the Worcestershire sauce & the ice water. Blend the mixture 10 seconds on Low. Blend an additional 10 seconds on High until the dough comes together into a ball. Form the dough into a disk & cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Roll the dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough with 1 1/2-inch “X” & “O” shaped cutters. Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake the pans, in batches, 20 to 25 minutes or until very golden brown. Cool completely.
The Extra Point
Try a variety of cheeses to change the flavor. Swiss, Cheddar or PepperJack would be equally delicious.
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{helpful advice}
How To Crisp Snack Mix
The weather can change on a dime. If snack mix looses it’s crunch, revive it quickly. Try this helpful tip.
The Technique
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Place the snack mix in a half sheet pan. It does not need to be in a single layer. Bake 20 minutes, stirring halfway through the cook time. Remove the pan from the oven. Allow the crackers to cool completely.
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