Parmesan Munch Mix Recipes

PARMESAN RANCH SNACK MIX RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large crock pot or slow cooker, combine the crackers, pretzels, cereal and cashews.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Worcestershire and ranch seasoning. Gradually pour over the snack mix, and stir well to coat the mix.
• Turn the slow cooker on low heat and roast for 2 hours, stirring the mix every 30 minutes.
• When mix is done roasting, spread the mix out evenly on a flat surface lined with waxed paper to cool completely. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
• Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

THE ORIGINAL MUNCH MIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°F. Toss cereal with popcorn, pretzels and nuts in 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Sprinkle evenly with dressing mix.
• Mix butter, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Drizzle evenly over cereal mixture; toss to coat.
• Bake 30 to 35 min. or until lightly toasted, stirring after 15 min. Cool. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.

BITS AND PIECES MUNCH MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, cereal and nuts. In a small saucepan, combine butter and caramel dip; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Pour over popcorn mixture and toss to coat. , Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 250° for 45-60 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

MONSTER MUNCH

Steps:

• Mix cereal, popcorn, pumpkin seeds, and peanuts together in a 4-quart microwaveable bowl.
• Microwave butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla extract together in another microwave-safe bowl, uncovered, on high power until boiling, about 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Stir in pumpkin pie spice. Pour over cereal mixture and stir until evenly coated.
• Microwave cereal mixture, 5 to 6 minutes, stirring and scraping down the bowl every minute.
• Spread on waxed paper to cool, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up. Stir in candy corn.

PARMESAN RANCH SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250°F.
• In a large bowl combine the cereal, oyster crackers, pretzels, pistachios and cheese.
• In a small bowl combine the butter, salad dressing mix, and garlic powder.
• Drizzle over the cereal mix, tossing to lightly coat mixture.
• Place on a cookie or baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove and let cool completely before packing in jars.

HEARTY MUNCH MIX

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix all ingredients.

PARMESAN-RANCH SNACK MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cereal, pretzels and crackers. Drizzle with butter. Sprinkle with cheese and salad dressing mix; toss to coat., Microwave in batches on high 3 minutes, stirring every minute. Spread onto a baking sheet to cool. Store in an airtight container.

EASY RANCH-PARMESAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch glass baking dish.
• Mix crushed crackers, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, ranch dressing, salt, and pepper in a resealable 1-quart storage bag.
• Dip a chicken breast into the beaten eggs. Lift up so excess egg drips back in the bowl. Add chicken to the bag with the breading and shake until completely covered. Place in the prepared baking dish. Dredge remaining chicken breasts. Top each breast with a pat of butter.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is golden brown on the outside and no longer pink on the inside, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).