Description
This Pizzeria Snack Mix is a savory, crunchy snack blend featuring a mix of cereals, pretzels, cheese balls, and a flavorful pizzeria seasoning. Coated in buttery, seasoned Worcestershire sauce and baked to crispy perfection, it’s finished with a touch of shredded Parmesan cheese for an irresistible cheesy kick. Perfect for parties, game days, or any casual snacking occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 6 cups crunchy corn squares cereal (such as Corn Chex™)
- 3 cups pretzel sticks
- 2 cups cheese balls
- 2 cups toasted oat cereal (such as Cheerios®)
- 2 cups baked cheese snack crackers (such as Cheez-it®)
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Wet Ingredients & Seasoning
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 4 tablespoons Pizzeria Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) to prepare for slow baking the snack mix.
- Combine Cereal Mix: In a large roasting pan, combine the corn squares cereal, pretzel sticks, cheese balls, toasted oat cereal, and baked cheese snack crackers. Mix these together and set aside.
- Mix Seasoning: In a small bowl, blend the melted butter, Pizzeria Seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce thoroughly. Pour this seasoning mixture evenly over the combined cereal and snack mix. Stir well to ensure all pieces are coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Bake Snack Mix: Place the roasting pan in the preheated oven and bake the snack mix for 1 hour. Every 15 minutes, carefully stir the mix to promote even cooking and prevent burning.
- Add Cheese: Once baking is complete, remove the pan from the oven. Sprinkle the shredded Parmesan cheese evenly over the warm snack mix, then transfer it onto a rimmed baking sheet to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Stirring every 15 minutes during baking is important to avoid burning and ensure even coating and crispness.
- Cool the mix completely before storing in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
- You can substitute Pizzeria Seasoning with a mixture of Italian herbs and spices if unavailable.
- Serves well as a party snack or a casual munchie during movie nights.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
