Corny Snack Mix
Get ready to elevate your snack game with this irresistible Corny Snack Mix! Perfect for parties, movie nights, or anytime you're craving a crunchy, sweet-and-savory treat, this recipe combines classic favorites like popcorn, corn cereal squares, pretzel twists, and salted roasted peanuts. Tossed in a rich buttery glaze infused with honey, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce, every bite is packed with bold, addictively crunchy flavor. Easy to prepare in just 10 minutes—with the oven doing most of the work—this homemade snack mix is great for sharing or storing for on-the-go snacking. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or indulging at home, this baked delight is sure to be a new go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups popped popcorn
- 3 cups corn cereal squares (like Corn Chex)
- 2 cups pretzel twists
- 1 cup salted roasted peanuts
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the popped popcorn, corn cereal squares, pretzel twists, and salted roasted peanuts. Toss gently to evenly mix the dry ingredients.
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
Cook the butter mixture over medium-low heat for about 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the brown sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately drizzle the buttery mixture evenly over the popcorn mixture in the bowl. Use a large spatula to gently toss and coat everything until evenly covered.
Spread the coated mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the snack mix in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the mixture cool completely on the pan. The snack mix will crisp up as it cools.
Once cooled, transfer the snack mix to an airtight container or serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3262 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.6 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.8 g | 279% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 5669 mg | 246% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 392.4 g | 143% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.4 g | 126% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.6 g | ||
| Protein | 83.2 g | 166% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 213 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 40.7 mg | 226% | |
| Potassium | 2041 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
