Chipotle Cheddar Snack Mix
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 10 to 12 servings
- Nutritional Info Per Serving (1 of 12): Calories 451, Total Fat 35 g, Saturated Fat 18 g, Carbohydrates 23 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 11 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 610 mg
- Total Time: 1 hr 50 min (includes cooling time)
- Active Time: 25 min
Craving an irresistible snack that packs bold chipotle heat and cheesy goodness? This versatile Chipotle Cheddar Snack Mix lets you mix in your favorite store-bought treatsthink pretzels, peanuts, cashews, oyster crackers, or anything from the snack aisle. Whip it up for game day, parties, or anytime you need a crunchy, addictive bite that'll have everyone reaching for more!
Ingredients
- 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter
- 1/4 cup powdered Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from canned chipotle peppers)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups crispy cheese puffs (like Cheetos)
- 3 cups Cheddar crackers
- 3 cups cheese fish crackers
- 3 cups Cheddar corn cone snacks (such as Bugles)
- 6 cups white Cheddar popcorn
- 3 cups cheese balls
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- Preheat your oven to 250Fget ready for snack magic!
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in Parmesan, adobo sauce, chili powder, and garlic. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, letting those smoky, spicy flavors infuse every drop.
- Meanwhile, toss cheese puffs, Cheddar crackers, fish crackers, and corn cone snacks into a large roasting pan (or split between two baking sheets).
- Drizzle the warm butter mixture over the snacks and toss until everything's evenly coated in cheesy, chipotle bliss.
- Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until golden brown and irresistibly fragrantabout 1 hour. Your kitchen will smell amazing!
- Remove from the oven, stir in popcorn and cheese balls, and mix to combine for the perfect texture contrast.
- Cool for about 30 minutes, then dig in. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two weeksthough we bet it won't last that long!
