Christmas Nuts Bolts Recipes

CLASSIC HOMEMADE NUTS AND BOLTS RECIPE

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This classic homemade nuts and bolts recipe is my family's favourite and I hope you like it as much as we do.

Provided by Karlynn Johnston

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups of salted butter melted
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
3 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
2-3 tablespoons garlic powder 3 is my dad's level!
1 tablespoon paprika
8 cups of Crispix Cereal plain corn and rice
4 cups of Rice Chex
4 cups plain Cheerios
4 cups of pretzel sticks
1 box cheese stick crackers
Optional spices: 1/2 tbsp onion powder (very good 1/2 tbsp dried dill, ( haven't tried it but sounds great!))

Steps:

Preheat your oven to 250 degrees F.
In a very large roaster, combine the cereals, nuts, crackers and pretzels. In microwave (or on stove) melt butter and mix in spices and Worcestershire. Pour over dry ingredients and stir gently to mix thoroughly.
Bake at 250 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring gently with a spoon every 25 minutes or so.
The mix will be done when you can see that all of the butter mixture has been absorbed and is dry.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 21 cups, Calories 284 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 738 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g

NUTS AND BOLTS

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Since I was a child, we've made buckets of this mix each Christmas for everyone. These days, though, I fix it for just about any occasion.-TaNauna Bunch, Grand Centre, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups Cheerios
2 cups bite-sized Shredded Wheat
2 cups pretzel sticks
1-1/2 cups salted peanuts
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Combine cereals, pretzels and nuts. In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat. Spread in an ungreased 15x10-in. rimmed pan. Bake at 250° 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts :

NUTS AND BOLTS SNACK MIX

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The classic cereal snack mix often goes by the name "nuts and bolts," making it a perfect treat for a handy dad. Our version is made with an addictive blend of savory seasonings and spices.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups toasted corn cereal, such as Chex
1 1/2 cups bite-size pretzels
1 cup salted dry-roasted peanuts
2 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup fresh rosemary

Steps:

Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Combine toasted corn cereal, pretzels, and peanuts in a large bowl. Mince garlic and mash into a paste with salt. Stir together garlic paste, melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat using a rubber spatula. Spread mixture evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, gently stirring every 20 minutes, until toasted, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Add rosemary. Bake for 20 minutes more. Let cool completely.

GRANDMA JENSEN'S NUTS AND BOLTS

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My Grandma Jensen used to make this spicy snack at Christmas every year, and she always made several batches so she could give plenty away and still serve it in her home. Kinda spicy, kinda garlicy, and completely addictive.

Provided by Hawkified

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Party Mix Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups bite-size wheat square cereal (such as Wheat Chex®)
2 cups bite-size corn square cereal (such as Corn Chex®)
2 cups bite-size rice square cereal (such as Rice Chex®)
2 cups toasted oat cereal rings (such as Cheerios®)
2 cups cheese-flavored crackers (such as Cheez-It®)
2 cups pretzels
2 cups mixed nuts
1 cup butter
2 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

Preheat an oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Combine the wheat cereal, corn cereal, rice cereal, oat cereal, cheese-flavored crackers, pretzels, and mixed nuts in a large bowl; set aside.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce until evenly blended. Pour over the cereal mixture, and gently stir until the cereal is evenly coated with the seasoned butter. Spread the cereal mixture onto baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 390.7 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

CHRISTMAS NUTS N' BOLTS SNACK

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This snack is standard issue at our house during the holidays. As a matter of fact, I make 2 turkey roasters of this, it's great for taking along to all the holiday parties. Go ahead and make it now. Store in a covered tin in a cool place, and yes, you can freeze it. Just reheat in a warm oven.

Provided by Chef Dee

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup butter
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 (10 ounce) box Cheerios toasted oat cereal
10 ounces shreddies cereal
1 large pretzel stick
8 ounces Bugles original flavor snacks
5 cups original Ritz Bits miniature crackers
4 cups salted nuts or 4 cups peanuts

Steps:

In a large glass bowl, melt the butter in the microwave.
Stir in the worcestershire and all the spices, whisk until well blended.
Pour the snack ingredients into a large turkey roaster, pour the sauce over top.
Mix well, bake uncovered at 225 degrees for one hour, stirring every 10 minutes.
Store in tins, makes a great hostess gift.