Italian Herb Party Mix Recipes

ITALIAN CHEX MIX RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, set aside.
• In an extra large mixing bowl, combine the Chex, Premium crackers, Cheez-It crackers, pretzels, and cashews.
• In a small microwave safe bowl, add the butter. Place in the microwave and heat for 45 seconds to 1 minute on HIGH. Stir until completely melted.
• Add the olive oil, worcestershire (or balsamic), salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, and cayenne (or red pepper flakes) to the melted butter. Whisk until combined. Pour over the dry ingredients and toss to evenly coat.
• Pour onto the prepared baking sheet, spread evenly, and bake for 40 minutes, stirring at the 15 and 30 minute mark.
• Remove from the oven and toss with parmesan. Allow to cool completely before serving or storing.

ITALIAN CHEX PARTY MIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray. Add all Party Mix ingredients to baking pan.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the Herb Butter Sauce ingredients then evenly pour over Party Mix. Toss until Party Mix is evenly coated. Spread mix out into an even layer.
• Bake at 250 degrees F for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Toss until evenly coated. Let Party Mix cool completely (cereal will crisp as it cools). Toss with butterscotch chips if desired (you can sample some mix with the butterscotch chips to see if you want to add them to the whole thing).
• Store in an airtight container for up to three days then refrigerate if desired. (Parmesan does not have to be refrigerated immediately due to its low moisture content.)

ITALIAN-HERB PARTY MIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250°.
• Mix cereal, pretzels, and almonds in a large bowl; set aside.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over med-low heat.
• Add oil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes, garlic salt, garlic powder, and onion powder; stir to combine.
• Off heat, pour butter spice mixture over party mix, and toss to coat.
• Transfer party mix to a baking sheet.
• Bake mix 1-1 1/4 hours, stirring every 15 minutes.
• Combine parmesan, basil, and rosemary in a bowl; sprinkle over party mix and toss together while mix is still warm.
• Cool the mix on a baking sheet.
• Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.

ITALIAN HERB MIX

Steps:

• Mix all herbs well and store in an air-tight container.

ITALIAN PARMESAN HERB MIX

Steps:

• Stir together all the ingredients. Package mixture in airtight containers and store in in a cool place or in the refrigerator.