This is one of our family’s favorite things to munch on during the holidays! It’s great to serve at parties and even better to give away as gifts! The best thing….it couldn’t be EASIER to make!
Grandma Nystul’s Sweet and Savory Party Mix
Ingredients:
- 1 box (12 oz) Rice Chex
- 1 box (12 oz) Corn Chex
- 1 box (12 oz) Quaker Oatmeal Squares
- 1 bag (16 oz) pretzel sticks
- 1 large can (15 oz) mixed nuts
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp onion powder
- 1 Tbsp celery salt
- 4 sticks butter
Directions:
Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
This recipe makes a BIG BATCH! So you will need a BIG ROASTER pan to make it in. But before you put it in the pan I suggest MIXING IT in the biggest bowl you have (or possibly break it up into two bowls).
All you do is literally dump all three boxes of cereal, along with one large bag of pretzel sticks and the nuts, into a bowl and toss gently with a spoon (or you can use your hands like I did). When they are well mixed, sprinkle the seasonings on top and toss a bit more.
Now pour the whole thing into the biggest roaster (with a lid) that you have….and top with 4 sticks of butter. The butter can be hard at this point, it will melt in the oven.
Put pan (with lid on) in the preheated oven. You are going to roast this for 2 hours….giving it a stir every 30 minutes. At the end of the two hours take it out of the oven and let cool before eating. It will get nice and crunchy as it cools. Store in an airtight container.
This is such a simple recipe and it’s the perfect snack for munching on at holiday parties. It’s also a great GIFT for friends, neighbors, co-workers, teachers, etc. Here are just a few ideas for packaging it up.
So what is your favorite edible gift to make?
Grandma Nystul’s Sweet and Savory Party Mix
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Equipment
- Roaster pan
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Rice Chex
- 12 ounces Corn Chex
- 12 ounces Quaker Oatmeal Squares
- 16 ounces pretzel sticks
- 15 ounces mixed nuts
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp onion powder
- 1 Tbsp celery salt
- 4 sticks butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
- Add the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Oatmeal Squares, pretzels, and nuts to a very large bowl and toss to combine.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, and celery salt to the mixture and toss well.
- Pour the seasoned cereal mixture into a large roaster pan and arrange the sticks of butter on top (they'll melt in the oven).
- Put the lid on the pan and place it in your oven to roast for 2 hours. Stir the mixture every 30 minutes or so, then let it cool at room temperature before storing or eating.
RE the party mix recipe. Is there a way to halve the recipe????? I don’t even have a foil pan that would do.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Janet, you could use 1/2 of each ingredient or buy a disposable turkey roaster and put tin foil over the top.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Celery is a long-season crop that can be tricky to grow, some might say, the trickiest of all. It likes fertile soil, cool temperatures, and constant moisture. It will not tolerate heat and can be hard to transplant. Summer crops in the north and winter crops in the south make celery a year-round producer. All the work is worth it when you harvest crunchy, green stalks.,`..,
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Please log in or create a free account to comment.I replaced the squares with the honey nut chex (gf) and the mix was delicious! Thanks for all the great ideas!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Love your blog,thanks for all that you share.
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Gluten Free pretzels should be used, I am assuming as well, right?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I bet you could use honey nut or cinnamon chex too to add the sweet side of this recipe. Both of those cereals are GF.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.You are fully forgiven, Jillee…and an awesome woman. We are all human and mistakes happen. Please don’t beat yourself up over something unintended! xoxo
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have this in the oven now! I halved the recipe because one box of chex filled my entire bowl, lol. Next time I might use Cascadian Farms version of Chex instead, and bulk nuts instead of the jar kind. I was really slacking on my holiday treats to give out and I am so glad you posted this! I even have some leftover clear cellophane bags from my daughter’s birthday I can put this in.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.GF diet is hard to get used to. My mother’s friend was diagnosed with celiac over 20 years ago. It is amazing some of the things that have gluten in them. At least there is a lot more awareness nowadays.
That aside…why not save yourself a dish and mix it all up in your roaster? One less giant dish to wash (by hand since it probably doesn’t fit in the dishwasher). Looks yummy!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hi Jillee,
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I just wanted to say thank you for all the work you do, and then so willingly pass that information on to us. This recipe (along with all the others) looks great! You seem to be a person after my own heart, with all the diy products you make. I love it! You’re a great mom too! God bless you in your work!
For the ‘sweet’ part of the mix, I’m going to try the honey nut chex (gluten free, no peanuts, and delish). I want to take some to my daughter and grandson at Christmas and he has to be gluten and peanut free. Sounds very good!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.This looks really yummy! I like to make either Greek kourambiedes or Chocolate-Almond Toffee for gift giving!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.mmm….love shortbread cookies AND toffee!!! Two of my faves!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I just saw this on Pinterest and HAD to make it! It’sin theoven now and my goodie bags are Lovin’ the smell! Gonna’ be a nice little handout after our program at church tomorrow evening- IF it makes it that long!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Glad you liked the recipe Amanda! I’m actually sitting here munching on it as I work.
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