Description
A delightful blend of crunchy cheese crackers, shredded cheese, and a kick of spice, perfect for gatherings and family traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cheese crackers (like Cheez-Its)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, or pecans)
- 1/2 cup melted butter or olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cheese crackers and mixed nuts.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dill, and cayenne pepper.
- Pour the buttery mixture over the cracker and nut blend, tossing to coat evenly.
- Spread the mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from oven and let cool before serving.
Notes
Add pretzels for extra crunch and customize the nuts based on dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: snack mix, cheese crackers, spicy snack, party food, game night, family recipe