The BEST Homemade Bits and Bites Recipe – Miles-Style!

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

mixed nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are lower in calories and provide a similar crunch.

bagel chips

🥗Healthier: whole grain crackers

💰Cheaper: tortilla chips

Whole grain crackers are healthier and still provide a crunch.

Preheat the oven to 250°F.

In a large bowl, combine chex cereal, pretzels, popcorn, nuts, and bagel chips.

In a separate bowl, melt butter in the microwave until fully liquefied.

Add Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to the melted butter; mix well.

Pour the butter mixture over the cereal mixture, stirring to coat evenly.

Spread the mixture onto a large baking sheet in an even layer.

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes until golden and crispy.

Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.

Once cooled, add parmesan cheese and toss to combine.

Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Cooking Techniques

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