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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (192g) Recipe makes 20 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1 tablespoon seasoning salt
Calories 934
Calories from Fat 491		(52%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 54.6g	84%
	Saturated Fat 16.7g	83%
	Monounsaturated Fat 26.1g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 8.7g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 48mg		16%
Sodium 1932mg		80%
Potassium 691mg		19%
Total Carbohydrate 101.0g		33%
	Dietary Fiber 11.9g	47%
	Sugars 10.3g
Protein 21.0g		41%
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Nuts and Bolts Snack Mix

Recipe #270929 | 1¼ hours | 15 min prep | add private note

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By: Joyce O
Dec 11, 2007

A 1940's version of the Chex type party mixes. Originally published by the Spice Island Seasoning Company to introduce their spices. This was a holiday tradition when I was growing up. Great for parties, snacking and gift giving.

SERVES 20 -30 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) box Corn Chex
1 (14 ounce) box Rice Chex
1 (14 ounce) box Wheat Chex
1 (15 ounce) box Cheerios toasted oat cereal
1 (16 ounce) bag pretzel sticks
4 (11 1/2 ounce) cans salted mixed nuts
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
1 tablespoon smoke salt
1 teaspoon marjoram
1 teaspoon summer savory
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lb butter, melted

Directions

1
Mix all cereal ingredients together in a large roaster or roasting pan. A Nesco electric roaster works best.
2
Mix spices together and toss with cereal ingredients.
3
Pour melted butter over cereal and spices. Mix to coat thoroughly.
4
Bake at 250 degrees, turning every 15 minutes until cereal is crisp and golden brown. Baking time is usually 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
5
This recipe makes a large batch of mix. The cereal and spice amounts may be adjusted according to taste.