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Cajun Party Mix

Irresistibly Spicy Cajun Party Mix for Game Day Snacking

This Cajun Party Mix is a must-have for any gathering, combining crunchiness and bold flavors that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crunchy Base
  • 3 cups Rice Cereal Substitute with corn cereal if needed.
  • 2 cups Wheat Cereal Can replace with any whole grain cereal.
  • 1 cup Mini Pretzels Pretzel sticks can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 cup Roasted Peanuts Mixed nuts can be substituted for variety.
  • 1 cup Mini Saltine Crackers Use oyster crackers if mini saltines are unavailable.
For the Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Neutral Oil (canola or vegetable oil) Avoid using strongly flavored oils.
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning If unsalted, add a pinch of kosher salt for balance.
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Raw or white sugar works well.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic is not recommended for this recipe.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Adds depth and richness to the seasoning blend.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large mixing bowl
  • Silicone spatula
  • Sheet pans
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cajun Party Mix
  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line two large sheet pans with parchment paper.
  2. In your large mixing bowl, combine the rice cereal, wheat cereal, mini pretzels, roasted peanuts, and mini saltine crackers. Gently toss together.
  3. Drizzle the neutral oil over the mixture and toss gently with your spatula until absorbed.
  4. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning, sugar, garlic powder, and smoked paprika over the mixture and toss until well-coated.
  5. Spread the seasoned mix evenly across the prepared sheet pans and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on the pans before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container. Enjoy for up to 3-5 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for 1-2 weeks. Freezing is also possible for up to 3 months.

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