Chipotle Cheddar Snack Mix Recipe

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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1. Preheat your oven to 250Fget ready for snack magic!
2. 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.
3. Meanwhile, toss cheese puffs, Cheddar crackers, fish crackers, and corn cone snacks into a large roasting pan (or split between two baking sheets).
4. Drizzle the warm butter mixture over the snacks and toss until everything's evenly coated in cheesy, chipotle bliss.
5. Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until golden brown and irresistibly fragrantabout 1 hour. Your kitchen will smell amazing!
6. Remove from the oven, stir in popcorn and cheese balls, and mix to combine for the perfect texture contrast.
7. 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!