Description
This Pizzeria Snack Mix is a deliciously seasoned blend of crunchy cereals, pretzels, cheese balls, and snack crackers baked to perfection with a zesty Pizzeria Seasoning and topped with Parmesan cheese. It’s perfect for parties, game nights, or anytime you want a savory, crispy snack mix with a cheesy twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Snack Mix
- 6 cups crunchy corn squares cereal (such as Corn Chex™)
- 3 cups pretzel sticks
- 2 cups cheese balls
- 2 cups toasted oat cereal (such as Cheerios®)
- 2 cups baked cheese snack crackers (such as Cheez-it®)
Seasoning Mix
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 4 tablespoons Pizzeria Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) to prepare for baking the snack mix evenly at a low temperature.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large roasting pan, combine the corn squares cereal, pretzel sticks, cheese balls, toasted oat cereal, and baked cheese snack crackers. Set aside to mix with the seasoning later.
- Make Seasoning Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Pizzeria Seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined. This flavorful mixture will coat the snack ingredients.
- Coat Snack Mix: Pour the seasoning mixture evenly over the cereal and snack mix in the roasting pan. Stir thoroughly to ensure every piece is well coated with the buttery, seasoned sauce.
- Bake and Stir: Bake the mixture in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. This helps the mix cook evenly and develop a crunchy texture while absorbing the seasoning.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: Remove the roasting pan from the oven. Sprinkle the shredded Parmesan cheese over the hot snack mix and stir lightly to distribute the cheese.
- Cool: Transfer the snack mix to a rimmed baking sheet to cool completely. This ensures the mix becomes crisp and ready to serve or store.
Notes
- Stirring every 15 minutes during baking is crucial to prevent burning and ensure even coating.
- You can substitute Pizzeria Seasoning with a mix of Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and a pinch of chili flakes if unavailable.
- Store cooled snack mix in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 1 week.
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of grated sharp cheddar cheese after baking, along with the Parmesan.
