Post by mandie68 on Jan 10, 2010 1:00:58 GMT -5
Parmesan, peanuts and popcorn are featured in a savory cereal snack mix. It's a fiesta in your mouth!
Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:35 min
Makes:32 servings (1/2 cup each)
8 cups Rice Chex® cereal
1 bag (3 oz) 94% fat-free butter-flavor microwave popcorn, popped
1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts
3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1. Heat oven to 300°F. In very large bowl, mix cereal, popcorn and peanuts. Drizzle with oil; toss until evenly coated.
2. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Sprinkle over cereal mixture; toss until evenly coated. Spread cereal mixture in ungreased large roasting pan.
3. Bake uncovered 15 minutes, stirring once. Spread on waxed paper to cool, about 10 minutes. Store in airtight container.
Make-Ahead
For an anytime snack, prepare this tasty mix up to 1 week before serving, and store in an airtight container.
Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:35 min
Makes:32 servings (1/2 cup each)
8 cups Rice Chex® cereal
1 bag (3 oz) 94% fat-free butter-flavor microwave popcorn, popped
1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts
3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1. Heat oven to 300°F. In very large bowl, mix cereal, popcorn and peanuts. Drizzle with oil; toss until evenly coated.
2. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Sprinkle over cereal mixture; toss until evenly coated. Spread cereal mixture in ungreased large roasting pan.
3. Bake uncovered 15 minutes, stirring once. Spread on waxed paper to cool, about 10 minutes. Store in airtight container.
Make-Ahead
For an anytime snack, prepare this tasty mix up to 1 week before serving, and store in an airtight container.