Best 9 Chili Parmesan Nut Snack Mix Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a delightful and savory Chili Parmesan Nut Snack Mix, a perfect treat for any occasion. This flavorful mix combines the zesty kick of chili powder, the nutty crunch of mixed nuts, and the cheesy goodness of Parmesan cheese. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave you craving more.

This snack mix is incredibly versatile and can be customized to suit your preferences. Feel free to adjust the heat level by adding more or less chili powder, or switch up the nut selection to create a unique combination. Moreover, this recipe provides variations for those with dietary restrictions, including a gluten-free option and a vegan alternative.

Prepared using simple ingredients and requiring minimal effort, this Chili Parmesan Nut Snack Mix is an ideal choice for busy individuals seeking a quick and satisfying snack. It's perfect for parties, picnics, road trips, or simply as a delightful treat to munch on while watching your favorite movie.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your senses and leave you with a delightful and utterly irresistible snacking experience.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHILE-LIME PARTY MIX



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 35m

Yield 17 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups corn cereal squares, such as Chex
3 cups salted roasted peanuts
2 cups pretzel squares
2 cups baked chipotle Cheddar crackers, such as Cheez-It Zingz
2 cups crushed lime tortilla chips
2 cups flaked coconut
1 cup baked plain corn nuts (about 4 ounces)
1 cup salted roasted pepitas
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons tightly packed lime zest (about 6 limes)
1 tablespoon Mexican seasoning salt with achiote, such as Sazon
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
  • In a large bowl, combine the corn cereal, peanuts, pretzels, chipotle Cheddar crackers, tortilla chips, coconut, corn nuts and pepitas.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Add the lime zest, seasoning salt, kosher salt and chili powder. Simmer until the flavors are combined, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan.
  • Pour half the seasoning mixture over the party mix and stir to combine. Then add the second half of the seasoning mix and stir again, making sure the seasoning mixture is evenly distributed over the party mix. Divide between the 2 prepared baking sheets and bake until the mix is lightly toasted and the Parmesan is melted, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

SWEET, SALTY, SPICY PARTY NUTS



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I find this technique much easier than the stovetop pan method. You'll get beautiful, perfectly frosted nuts that are roasted evenly, with no bitter burned spots.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 27m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

Cooking spray
1 cup untoasted walnut halves
1 cup untoasted pecan halves
1 cup unsalted, dry roasted almonds
1 cup unsalted, dry roasted cashews
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  • Combine walnut halves, pecan halves, almonds, and cashews in a large bowl. Add salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper; toss to coat.
  • Heat sugar, water, and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter is melted. Cook for 1 minute and remove from heat. Slowly pour butter mixture over the bowl of nuts and stir to coat.
  • Transfer nuts to the prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer.
  • Bake nuts in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Stir nuts until the warm syrup coats every nut. Spread into a single layer, return to the oven, and bake until nuts are sticky and roasted, about 6 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 1.9 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 205.7 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

CHILI SNACK MIX



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Barb Gustison of Quincy, Illinois writes, "I remember my mother making chili mix in place of cookies for bake sales. Everyone loved it! It's also great for a snack at home, or to have on trips and at parties."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 ounces) corn chips
1 can (11-1/2 ounces) mixed nuts
1 package (11 ounces) pretzel sticks
1 package (6.6 ounces) Goldfish cheddar crackers
1 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine corn chips, nuts, pretzels and crackers. In a small saucepan, bring butter, brown sugar, garlic powder and chili powder to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda. Pour over snack mixture and toss to coat. , Transfer to three greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly toasted. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts :

SPICY CHEX MIX RECIPE



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This Chex Mix recipe is easy to make and brings together all the crunchy, salty and delicious buttery flavors with a hint of smoky spicy goodness! It's the perfect snack for sharing!

Provided by Isabel Eats

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups corn chex cereal
3 cups rice chex cereal
3 cups wheat chex cereal
1 cup mixed nuts
2 cups mini pretzels
2 cups plain bagel chips
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, ((3/4 cup))
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250ºF. In large bowl, add the corn, rice, and wheat chex cereals, mixed nuts, mini pretzels and bagel chips. Set aside.
  • Place the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the butter completely melts. Add the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, chili powder, paprika and cayenne. Whisk together until combined. Pour the butter over the cereal mixture,
  • Pour the butter sauce over the cereal mixture and toss together until everything is evenly coated.
  • Spread the chex mix onto a large rimmed baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to make sure everything crisps up evenly. Let cool slightly before eating.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 267 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 591 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

CHILI-PARMESAN NUT SNACK MIX



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A snack mix of popcorn, pretzels and nuts gets a spicy, cheesy twist when you add grated Parmesan and chili powder.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 20 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups popped popcorn
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 tsp. chili powder
2 cups miniature pretzel twists
1-1/2 cups PLANTERS Mixed Nuts

Steps:

  • Toss popcorn with Parmesan cheese and chili powder.
  • Add pretzels and nuts; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 110 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

CHEESY GARLIC SNACK MIX



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons finely grated pecorino
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Seasoned salt, such as Lawry's, to taste
3 cups rice, corn or wheat cereal (or a mix), such as Chex
2 cups mini pretzels
1 cup fruit-flavored cereal rings, such as Fruit Loops
1 cup mini cheese crackers
1 cup salted roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Combine the Parmesan, butter, pecorino, garlic, Worcestershire, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and seasoned salt in a large bowl.
  • Add the rice cereal, pretzels, fruit-flavored cereal, cheese crackers and peanuts to the bowl of seasonings and toss gently. Spread the cereal mix on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake the snack mix in the oven, stirring every 20 minutes, until dried out and lightly toasted, about 1 hour.
  • Cool completely before serving.

CHILI-GARLIC SNACK MIX



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons popcorn kernels
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups Chex (or other cereal squares)
2 cups Cheez-It crackers (or other mini cheddar crackers)
1 cup mini pretzel twists
1 cup smoked almonds
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Heat 3 popcorn kernels and the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until 1 kernel pops; add the remaining kernels, cover and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the popping subsides. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add the cereal, crackers, pretzels and almonds; toss to combine. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the chili powder, paprika and garlic powder. Drizzle over the popcorn mixture and toss with a rubber spatula to coat; season with salt.
  • Spread the snack mix on the prepared baking sheet. Bake, stirring once or twice, until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

FAMILY-STYLE PARMESAN CHILI



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Please everyone in the family with just one dish-really! Try this chunky chili topped with a surprising sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings, 1-1/4 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 green pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 can (15.5 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Add peppers and onions; cook 5 min., stirring frequently.
  • Add beans, tomatoes, water, seasonings and 1/4 cup cheese; stir. Cover; simmer 45 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Serve topped with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 31 g

PARMESAN RANCH SNACK MIX



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Make and share this Parmesan Ranch Snack Mix recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 9 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups Corn Chex
1 1/2 cups Wheat Chex
1 1/2 cups Rice Chex
2 cups oyster crackers
2 cups pretzel twists
1 cup pistachio nut
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup melted butter
1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°F.
  • In a large bowl combine the cereal, oyster crackers, pretzels, pistachios and cheese.
  • In a small bowl combine the butter, salad dressing mix, and garlic powder.
  • Drizzle over the cereal mix, tossing to lightly coat mixture.
  • Place on a cookie or baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove and let cool completely before packing in jars.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your chili parmesan nut snack mix.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of nuts and seeds. There are many different types of nuts and seeds that you can use in this recipe, so feel free to experiment until you find a combination that you like.
  • Be careful not to overcook the nuts and seeds. Overcooked nuts and seeds can be tough and chewy, so be sure to cook them just until they are golden brown.
  • Season the snack mix to taste. You can add as much or as little chili powder and parmesan cheese as you like. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or cayenne pepper.
  • Let the snack mix cool completely before storing it. This will help the flavors to meld together and the snack mix will be less likely to clump together.

Conclusion:

Chili parmesan nut snack mix is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. It is also a great way to use up leftover nuts and seeds. With its sweet, salty, and spicy flavors, this snack mix is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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