Reindeer Snack

Submitted by lazyme

"This is a fun make-ahead snack mix for the holidays. Especially kid-friendly. The dictionary doesn't recognize Bugles, so the second ingredient should read Bugles nacho-cheese flavored corn snack mix."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 9 cups

ingredients

• 3 cups popped popcorn
• 3 cups Bugles original flavor snacks
• 2 cups pretzel sticks
• 1 cup Cheerios toasted oat cereal
• 1⁄3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, melted
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 garlic cloves, very finely chopped or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

directions

1. Heat oven to 300ºF.
2. Mix popcorn, snacks, pretzels and cereal in large bowl. Mix remaining ingredients; drizzle over popcorn mixture, tossing until evenly coated. Spread in ungreased jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2X1 inch.
3. Bake uncovered 15 minutes, stirring twice; cool. Store loosely covered at room temperature up to 2 weeks.

4. Microwave Directions:

5. Place butter, chili powder and garlic in 3-quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on High about 1 minute or until butter is melted; stir. Stir in popcorn, snacks, pretzels and cereal. Toss until well coated. Microwave uncovered 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until toasted; cool.

Reviews

[Muffin Goddess]

I was originally planning to make your Bailey's Brownies, but I realized that DH and I were positively buried in leftover holiday sweets, so I opted for this savory recipe instead. I'm really glad I did, because this stuff is addictive! I did have to make a few changes based on availability (and ability to fully open the recipe >:x ). I used Quaker Whole Hearts for the Cheerios, and pretzel twists instead of sticks (same taste, just different shapes). I couldn't locate any Bugles, so I used a mix of corn Chex and queso fundido flavored Cheez-It Zings (the Chex for a similar Bugles crunch, the Zings because they sounded good). I had mixed all the crunchies together last night, but DH wanted to watch a movie, so I bagged it and decided to coat and bake it today. When I went to check the recipe for seasoning amounts, I could only get the top half of the recipe to open, so I guessed 1 tsp of chili powder and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. AFTER I finished baking it, the recipe decided to fully load, and I noticed that I used double the seasoning. I think I will make all future batches with "screwed up" seasoning, because it was delicious! Thanks for posting this keeper, and sorry I had to sub so much (I'm now on a mission to find Bugles for when this batch is gone, lol)! Made for Sweet December Tag 2014

 

[LifeIsGood]

This has already become quite the popular snack here. It was easy to prepare and is a treat to eat! I added a bit more popcorn (because I ended up popping way too much) and added just a touch more butter because of that. My adult kids thank you!

 

[diner524]

Very quick and easy snack mix to make!! BE WARNED: VERY ADDICTIVE!!! I made this as written but did add some peanuts to the mix as well. Definitely one I will make often. Thanks for sharing the recipe Vic!!! Made for Sweet December event!

 

[Charlotte J]

Made this for a New Years Eve party. Simple to make and everyone liked it. I may try to increase the seasonings a little at a time. Thanks for posting.

 

[Kittencalrecipezazz]

This was made for my DS who loves these snacks, I also added in some roasted peanuts, thanks for as great recipe hon!...Kitten:)