Nutty Slow Cooker Snack Mix Food

NUTTY SLOW-COOKER SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Combine Cheerios, nuts and crackers in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Whisk together butter, Worcestershire sauce and Greek seasoning. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat., Cook, covered, on high 1 hour, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low; cook until crisp, 30-45 minutes longer, stirring frequently. Spread onto a baking sheet to cool. Store in an airtight container.

BBQ SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine crackers, pretzels, cereal squares, and peanuts in a large bowl. Slowly drizzle oil over cracker mixture and gently stir mixture with your hands until well coated, adding more oil, if necessary.
• Combine barbecue seasoning and paprika in a small bowl. Add to cracker mixture and toss gently until coated. Spread out on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Allow to fully cool before serving or storing.

SLOW-COOKER SPICED MIXED NUTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk egg white and vanilla until blended; stir in nuts. In a small bowl, mix sugars, spices and salt. Add to nut mixture and toss to coat., Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high 1-1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes. Gradually stir in water. Cook, covered, on low 20 minutes., Spread onto waxed paper; cool completely. Store in airtight containers up to 1 week.

SLOW-COOKER SMOKY SNACK MIX

Steps:

• In 6-quart slow cooker, combine cereal, almonds, oyster crackers and cheese crackers. In small bowl, combine all remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture; toss to coat.
• Cook, uncovered, on High setting for 2 1/2 hours, stirring thoroughly every 30 minutes.
• To serve warm, unplug slow cooker. Serve with large spoon.

NUTTY SNACK MIX

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil.
• COMBINE butter, peanut butter, vanilla and cinnamon in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH (100% power) 35 to 45 seconds, stirring until well blended.
• COMBINE cereal, mixed nuts and pretzels in large bowl. Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture. Toss well to coat. Spread mixture evenly on foiled baking sheet.
• BAKE 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool. Sprinkle lightly with cayenne pepper, if desired. Toss. Store in resealable food storage bag.

SLOW COOKER PARTY MIX

Steps:

• In a 5 quart slow cooker, combine cereals, pretzels, and peanuts. Combine the butter, cheese, celery salt; drizzle over cereal mixture and mix well. Cover and cook on low for 1-1/2 hours stirring every 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

NUTTY CRUNCH SNACK MIX

Steps:

• In medium bowl, measure mini wheats, pretzels, and peanuts; set aside.
• In a large microwave safe bowl, heat margarine, corn syrup, and peanut butter on HIGH for 30 seconds.
• Stir until smooth.
• Add cereal mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
• Microwave on HIGH a total of 5 minutes, stirring well after 2 and 4 minutes
• (use caution, mixture will be hot).
• Remove cereal mixture from microwave and mix in raisins (use caution, mixture will be hot).
• Spread on waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
• When completely cool, store in airtight container.
• Variations:
• PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY: Prepare as above through step 3.
• Remove from microwave and stir in raisins.
• Sprinkle 1 tbsp dry regular strawberry gelatin over hot cereal mixture, tossing gently.
• Spread on waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
• When completely cooled store in airtight container.
• TROPICAL FRUIT: Prepare as above through step 3, adding 2 tbsp sesame seeds with cereal.
• Remove from microwave.
• Omit raisins and stir in 1 package (7 oz) dried tropical fruit medley chopped fruit.
• Spread on waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
• When completely cooled, store in airtight container.

SLOW COOKER SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Combine cereals, pretzels, and nuts in a large bowl and set aside.
• Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl and pour over cereal mixture and toss gently until combined.
• Pour into a large slow cooker and cover and cook on LOW for 2 1/2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Uncover and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
• Store in an airtight container.