Best 5 Classic Back To Basic Nuts And Bolts Recipes

Embark on a culinary adventure with our classic nuts and bolts recipes, where simplicity meets flavor. Discover the art of creating timeless dishes that showcase the harmonious blend of everyday ingredients. From the comforting aroma of roasted chicken and vegetables to the delightful crunch of homemade granola, these recipes promise a symphony of taste experiences. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, our collection of fuss-free recipes will guide you through the process with ease. Get ready to transform your kitchen into a haven of culinary delights, where each dish tells a story of tradition and love.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC HOMEMADE NUTS AND BOLTS RECIPE

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This classic homemade nuts and bolts recipe is my family's favourite and I hope you like it as much as we do.

Provided by Karlynn Johnston

Categories Appetizer Snack

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups of salted butter melted
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
3 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
2-3 tablespoons garlic powder 3 is my dad's level!
1 tablespoon paprika
8 cups of Crispix Cereal plain corn and rice
4 cups of Rice Chex
4 cups plain Cheerios
4 cups of pretzel sticks
1 box cheese stick crackers
Optional spices: 1/2 tbsp onion powder (very good 1/2 tbsp dried dill, ( haven't tried it but sounds great!))

Steps:

Preheat your oven to 250 degrees F.
In a very large roaster, combine the cereals, nuts, crackers and pretzels. In microwave (or on stove) melt butter and mix in spices and Worcestershire. Pour over dry ingredients and stir gently to mix thoroughly.
Bake at 250 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring gently with a spoon every 25 minutes or so.
The mix will be done when you can see that all of the butter mixture has been absorbed and is dry.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 21 cups, Calories 284 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 738 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g

GRANDMA JENSEN'S NUTS AND BOLTS

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My Grandma Jensen used to make this spicy snack at Christmas every year, and she always made several batches so she could give plenty away and still serve it in her home. Kinda spicy, kinda garlicy, and completely addictive.

Provided by Hawkified

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Party Mix Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups bite-size wheat square cereal (such as Wheat Chex®)
2 cups bite-size corn square cereal (such as Corn Chex®)
2 cups bite-size rice square cereal (such as Rice Chex®)
2 cups toasted oat cereal rings (such as Cheerios®)
2 cups cheese-flavored crackers (such as Cheez-It®)
2 cups pretzels
2 cups mixed nuts
1 cup butter
2 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

Preheat an oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Combine the wheat cereal, corn cereal, rice cereal, oat cereal, cheese-flavored crackers, pretzels, and mixed nuts in a large bowl; set aside.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce until evenly blended. Pour over the cereal mixture, and gently stir until the cereal is evenly coated with the seasoned butter. Spread the cereal mixture onto baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 390.7 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

NUTS AND BOLTS

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Feel free to substitute salts for powders, but cut the quantities to avoid overpowering the mixture.

Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 small box each: Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, Corn Chex
1 med. bag thin pretzels
1 can salted peanuts
1 can salted mixed nuts
1 cup corn oil
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup onion salt
1/4 cup garlic salt

Steps:

Mix sauce and spices in oil. In a large, shallow roasting pan, layer cereal (mixed), pretzels and nuts, drizzling each layer with the oil mixture. Bake at 250 degrees F for 2 hours, stirring every half hour.

CLASSIC 'BACK-TO-BASIC' NUTS AND BOLTS

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Gramma's recipe is basic, simple and very easy to whip up. She'd have a large fresh bag of her nuts and bolts for every family member at Christmas. Be sure to use real butter! This recipe is easily doubled, tripled, etc. It's hard to determine the requisite serving size, but the ingredient amounts will give you a good idea. It makes a good sized batch.

Provided by DiLo4602

Categories Kid Friendly

Time 40m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon celery salt
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3 cups Cheerios toasted oat cereal, plain
3 cups shreddies cereal, plain
3 cups pretzel sticks
2 cups peanuts (I prefer the ones with red skins)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 250 F, and have 2 oven tray/cookie sheets handy. If your cookie sheets are old and tired, you can line them with parchment paper if you wish.
Put the dry ingredients into a large vessel. A roasting pan works nicely for size. You're only mixing in, not using the roasting pan for baking.
Mix the melted butter, garlic salt, celery salt and Worcestershire.
Pour the butter mixture over the dry ingredients. Be sure to mix everything very well - I get in there with my nice, clean hands and toss together thoroughly. At this point you won't see a lot of visible butter sauce coating the dry mix, but the butter mixture will be plentiful and will nicely spread around once baking in the oven.
Spread the sauce covered nuts and bolts in a single layer on oven trays or cookie sheets and bake for 30 minutes at 250 F while stirring and mixing frequently during baking time. I stir, turn and mix about every 10 minutes during the 30 minute baking time. The dry ingredients will be nicely toasted at the end of baking.
Remove from the oven, cool and store in airtight containers or Ziploc bags.
These nuts and bolts are easily frozen if you'd like to make them in advance. Some of my family like to eat them right out of the freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.6, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 284.5, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 9.7

NUTS AND BOLTS

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Since I was a child, we've made buckets of this mix each Christmas for everyone. These days, though, I fix it for just about any occasion.-TaNauna Bunch, Grand Centre, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups Cheerios
2 cups bite-sized Shredded Wheat
2 cups pretzel sticks
1-1/2 cups salted peanuts
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Combine cereals, pretzels and nuts. In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat. Spread in an ungreased 15x10-in. rimmed pan. Bake at 250° 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Store in an airtight container.

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Tips:

Always use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to cook nuts and bolts, so feel free to try different recipes and find what you like best.
Pay attention to the cooking times. Nuts and bolts can easily be overcooked, so it's important to follow the recipe carefully.
Serve nuts and bolts immediately. They are best when they are hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Nuts and bolts are a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack or a hearty main course, nuts and bolts are a great option. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love.