Best 4 Crunchy Italian Snack Mix Recipes

Calling all snack lovers! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to Italy with our irresistible Crunchy Italian Snack Mix. This delightful mix is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and keep you reaching for more.

Our recipe collection features three variations of this classic snack mix, each offering a unique taste experience. The first recipe, "Classic Crunchy Italian Snack Mix," is a harmonious blend of salty, savory, and sweet flavors. It combines roasted chickpeas, almonds, pretzels, popcorn, and dried cranberries, all coated in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese.

The second recipe, "Spicy Crunchy Italian Snack Mix," takes the classic mix up a notch with a fiery kick. This version adds a generous helping of crushed red pepper flakes to the coating mixture, resulting in a snack that packs a punch. Get ready for a flavor explosion with every bite!

Last but not least, our "Healthy Crunchy Italian Snack Mix" is a guilt-free indulgence that doesn't compromise on taste. This recipe uses air-popped popcorn, roasted chickpeas, and dried fruit for a lighter snacking experience. It's a perfect balance of crunch, flavor, and nutrition, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious snackers.

So, whether you're hosting a party, craving a quick snack, or simply looking for a delightful treat, our Crunchy Italian Snack Mix has got you covered. Choose your favorite variation or try them all to satisfy your snacking desires!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CRUNCHY ITALIAN MIX

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"We love this savory mix when we get the munchies in the evening," shares Sharon Evans of Clear Lake, Iowa. "I started out fixing it for the friends in our bridge group, and now I make it for my family, too."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 10 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
5 cups Crispix
2 cups Cheerios
2-1/2 cups miniature pretzels
1 can (10 ounces) mixed nuts
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Cover and microwave until butter is melted; stir to combine. , In a large bowl, combine the cereals, pretzels, nuts and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with butter mixture and mix well. Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 250° for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 467mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ITALIAN CHEX PARTY MIX

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Make ahead crunchy, salty, savory Italian Parmesan Chex Party Mix bursting with Italian flavor in each cashew, pretzel, chex bite! This will become your new, easy go-to party snack that everyone will beg you to make!

Provided by Jen

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 cups Crispix Cereal ( (or 2 cups each: Corn Chex, Rice Chex))
2 cups Wheat Chex
2 cups mini pretzels
2 cups roasted salted cashews
2 cups Cheez-It Grooves original Cheddar ((may sub traditional Cheez-Its))
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp EACH garlic powder, garlic salt, dried basil
1/2 tsp EACH onion powder, dried parsley, dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips ((see my opinion in the post))

Steps:

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray. Add all Party Mix ingredients to baking pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the Herb Butter Sauce ingredients then evenly pour over Party Mix. Toss until Party Mix is evenly coated. Spread mix out into an even layer.
Bake at 250 degrees F for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Toss until evenly coated. Let Party Mix cool completely (cereal will crisp as it cools). Toss with butterscotch chips if desired (you can sample some mix with the butterscotch chips to see if you want to add them to the whole thing).
Store in an airtight container for up to three days then refrigerate if desired. (Parmesan does not have to be refrigerated immediately due to its low moisture content.)

ITALIAN CHEX MIX

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Zesty Italian Chex Mix with seasoned pretzels, peanuts, Chex cereal, and a variety of crackers. This insanely easy Italian snack mix is tossed with mustard powder, Italian seasoning, and melted butter then baked in the oven for 25 minutes until crunchy and golden brown.

Provided by Jessica (swankyrecipes.com)

Categories Appetizer Snack

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 cups rice cereal such as Rice Chex cereal
2 cups cashews or any variety of peanuts
5 cups pretzels
2 cups cheese crackers
2 cups oyster crackers
1 cup sesame sticks
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 (.07) oz packets Italian seasoning salad dressing dry powder mix (usually next to ranch powder packets)
2 teaspoons mustard powder
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons ranch seasoning dry powder

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line 1-2 large rimmed jelly roll sheet with parchment paper.In an extra large mixing bowl, combine rice cereal, peanuts, pretzels, cheese crackers, sesame sticks, and oyster crackers.Gently toss with large slotted spoons.Melt butter in microwave and toss together with mixture in bowl.Combine Italian seasoning, ranch seasoning powder, mustard powder, grated parmesan, and dried parsley. Save 1 tablespoon of the mixture; set aside.Sprinkle the remaining mixture over the top of the bowl then gently toss everything together.Pour mixture evenly over prepared pan.Bake in oven 30 minutes, tossing mixture halfway through baking.Sprinkle 1 tablespoon seasoning mixture of the top. Garnish with extra grated parmesan cheese and dried parsley.Allow to cool then store in airtight container. *This Italian Chex Mix tastes best when at room temperature.

CRUNCHY SNACK MIX

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Create a no-bake snack mix with the kids. It contains kids' favorite flavors.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Snack

Time 10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup animal crackers
1 cup teddy bear-shaped chocolate or honey graham snacks
1 cup miniature pretzel twists
1 cup yogurt-covered raisins
1 cup candy-coated chocolate candies

Steps:

In large bowl, mix all ingredients.
Store in covered container up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients: Fresh herbs, vegetables, and cheese will give your snack mix the best flavor.
Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different variations of Italian snack mix, so feel free to add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
Make it ahead of time: Italian snack mix can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Serve it with a dipping sauce: Italian snack mix is great on its own, but it's even better with a dipping sauce. Try marinara sauce, pesto, or hummus.

Conclusion:

Italian snack mix is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover ingredients, and it's also a fun activity to do with kids. So next time you're looking for a tasty snack, give Italian snack mix a try. You won't be disappointed!