Parmesan Snack Mix

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more affordable option for coating.

Prepare a crock pot with a liner for easy cleanup.

Set the crock pot to low for cooking.

Measure and add 3 cups of original Cheez-Its to a bowl.

Measure and add 3 cups of zesty cheddar Ranch grooves to the bowl.

Measure and add 2 cups of small pretzels to the bowl.

Measure and add 2 cups of rice Chex to the bowl.

Measure and add 1 cup of cashew halves and pieces to the bowl.

In a separate bowl, combine 6 tablespoons of melted butter and 1/4 cup of Worcestershire sauce.

Pour the butter and Worcestershire mixture over the snack mix in the bowl, stirring gently to coat.

Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of ranch dressing over the top of the mix and stir to combine.

Transfer the mixture to the crock pot, spreading it evenly.

Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring every half hour.

After 2 hours, remove the mixture from the crock pot and spread it out on a parchment-lined sheet pan to cool completely.

Add Parmesan cheese to the cooled snack mix.

Add peanut butter candies to the cooled snack mix for a sweet addition.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens